Wilma Jean Gates Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Wilma Jean Gates (Springfield, Missouri), who passed away at the age of 80, on November 24, 2022. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Floyd Blakey and Zettie Blakey (Clarkston); and her son-in-law Dick Smith. She is survived by: her husband William "Bill" Gates; her children, Bill Gates (Jana) and Sharon Smith; her grandchildren, BJ Gates, Brandi Walker (Justin), Kayla Smith and Adam Smith; her great grandchildren, Trey Gates, Layla Walker, Keira Walker, Brantley Gates and Jaylee Walker; her sister Eva Tindle; her siblings-in-law, Jim Gates (Mary), Rick Gates (Peggy) and Lanta Younger (Sam); and also Wilma. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
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