Leah Beth Gates Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Leah Beth Gates (Aurora, Missouri), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Leah left this world on May 4, 2026 at the age of 49, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Leah Beth Gates to show support.
She was predeceased by: her mother Deletta Bowling. She is survived by: her husband Aaron Gates; her children, Landyn McGlothlin (Summer), Makenzie McGlothlin (Colton), Mikayla McGlothlin (Liam) and Kobe Gates (Karsyn); her father Darryl Vaught (Dean); her sister Lesia Vaught-Evans (Roy); her niece Tiffany Evans-Guess (Thomas); and her nephew Trevor Evans.
In lieu of flowers, the family graciously asks for donations to be made to the Leah Gates Scholarship Program at Berean Christian Academy. Please contact BCA Principal Amy Jordan at (417) 236-9088 or Leah's daughter, Mikayla, with any questions regarding donations made in Leah's honor.
