Judith Belle Gates Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Judith Belle Gates of Columbus, Ohio, who passed away on June 18, 2022 at the age of 79. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Myrle Boyd and Albert Richmond; her siblings, Scott Richmond, Joe Richmond and Joyce Larkin; and her niece Sandra Hamrick.
She is survived by: her siblings, Jim Richmond (Betsy) of Cincinnati and Lydia "Janie" Kirker (Tom) of West Union, Ohio.; her children, Lisa Kovinchick (Tony) of Marysville, Amy Wray (Mark) of Hilliard and Aaron Gates (Nina) of Columbus, Ohio.; her grandchildren, Colin, Brendon Kovinchick, Kate, Erin Wray and Teegan Gates; her siblings' children, Sharon Sonkin, Sonya Hensley (Rick), Stephen Richmond (Anne), Jo Al Richmond, Bob Richmond, Chelle Richmond, Carissa Porta (Tim), Ericca Sears, Mylea Richmond, Jason Richmond (Pam), Adam Kirker and Aaron Kirker; and her great-nieces and great-nephews, Clay Hamrick, Marnie Burgess (Rich), Todd Little (Megan), Andrea Breslin (Liam), Diane Knox (John), Karen Benin (Chris), Eric Richmond (Katelyn), Corey Richmond (Cecilia), Chad Cook (Amie), Maddy Porta, Jackson Porta, Maygan Boettcher, Samantha Boettcher, Trevor Richmond, Trace Richmond, Troy Richmond, MaryClay Hamrick, Mason Hamrick, Tahlia Little, Harrison Little, Will Knox, Bea Knox, Katherine Benin, Grace Breslin, Libby Breslin, Aengus Breslin, Nathan Burgess, Dayne Burgess, Gage Burgess, Layla Richmond, Emmett Richmond, Rhett Richmond, Iola Richmond and Connor Cook. She is also survived by Mother, Aunt and Nana to her children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
In lieu of flowers you may donate in her name to Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio.
