Shirley Vera Gates Obituary
In loving memory of Shirley Vera Gates of Dayton, Tennessee, who departed this world on July 28, 2025 at the age of 86. Shirley leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shirley Vera Gates to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lonnie B. Jones and Cecelia Julia Carlson Jones; her husband Charlie; and her brothers, Mert, Jim and Ted.
She is survived by: her sons, Mike (Stephanie), Steve (Teresa) and Fred (Stacey); her grandchildren, Mark (Nicole), Christi (Schawnn), Bridget, Nathaniel (Alex), Daniele (Tyler), Kayla (Mitch), Brandon (Hanxu), Brittany (Sean), Ashley, Morgan (Dan), Elijah (Cate), Lillie, Ivy, Zach, Conner, Ali, Riley, Mason and Owen; her sister Betty Jones; and her sister-in-law Lyn Jones. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 2nd 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home, Inc. (1670 Market St, Dayton, TN 37321-1130). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 2nd 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
