Obituary of Mary B. Gates

Mary, age 74, was called home by her heavenly Father on May 7, 2008 in University Place, WA. She is survived by her loving husband, Willie C. Gates, of 56 years. She was a devoted mother to 4 children: Venessa Gates, Marvin Gates (deceased), Timothy Gates and Linda Murrell. She is also survived by 3 sisters. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. If desired, memorial contributions can be sent to the National Ataxia Foundation at 2600 Fernbrook Lane, Suite 119, Minneapolis, MN 55447-4752, phone (763) 553-0020. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 17, 2008 at St. Paul Baptist Church in Tacoma. Arrangements by Piper-Morley-Mellinger Funeral Home, (253) 472-3353