She was a 1958 graduate of Poca High School and worked for several years as a nursing assistant.
Born February 23, 1940 in Bancroft she was the daughter of the late Edward Steele and Genevieve Wright Steele. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Benjamin Gates and brother, Thomas Steele.
Survivors include her sons, Bryan (Cindy) Gates of Poca, Glen Gates of Leon and Doug (Libby) Gates of Nitro; sisters, Joann Harris and Anita Young both of Chesapeake VA. Mary is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family.
The family would like to thank the HospiceCare staff for the care and support they provided.
She was a 1958 graduate of Poca High School and worked for several years as a nursing assistant.
Born February 23, 1940 in Bancroft she was the daughter of the late Edward Steele and Genevieve Wright Steele. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Benjamin Gates and brother, Thomas Steele.
Survivors include her sons, Bryan (Cindy) Gates of Poca, Glen Gates of Leon and Doug (Libby) Gates of Nitro; sisters, Joann Harris and Anita Young both of Chesapeake VA. Mary is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family.
The family would like to thank the HospiceCare staff for the care and support they provided.
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