Zelma Gertrude McAtee Obituary
The family of Zelma Gertrude McAtee of Saint Joseph, Missouri announces her passing on June 7, 2026. Zelma, born on June 2, 1941, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Zelma Gertrude McAtee to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Erma Gates and Wilbur Gates; her former husband Gerald Bennum; her husband Darrell McAtee; her stepson Raymond McAtee; her grandson Trevor Bennum; and her great grandchildren, Serenity and Rayne.
She is survived by: her children, Teresa Bartram (Ronnie) of St. Joseph, Curtis Bennum (Jeff) of Kansas City, MO, Carl Bennum of Kansas City, MO and Tiffany Hutchison (Charles) of Trenton, MO; her brother Herbert Gates (Linda) of Trenton, MO; her grandchildren, Mindy, Stephanie, Amanda, Macey and Jared; her great grandchildren, Shelby, Angela, Hailey, Jailynn, Jasmine, Jonell, April, Tre and Trevor; her great great grandchildren, Oaklynn and Gracelynn; her niece Kim Gates; and her nephew Tony Gates.
Memorials are requested to the Blue Springs Golden Regiment Band.
