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Ellen Gates Obituary
Ellen was born Sept. 22, 1923, in Benton, to David Brown and Anne (Thompson) Brown.
She married the man of her dreams Robert Gates June 18, 1946. They had 43 years of marriage till he passed away Dec. 8, 1989.
Survivors include Robert Rudolph Gates (Pamela Poole) of Allen Texas; daughters, Evelyn Jean Gates of Carbondale, Anne Elaine Gates-Bishop of Salem, grandchildren, Jason A. Gates (Ruthie) of Harlingen, Texas, Laura A. Gates of Dallas, Texas, Clayton A. Gates of Dallas, Texas, Shawn E. Bishop of Salem, Mark Bishop of Salem, Larry B. Poole of Richardson, Texas, Colin Poole of Plano, Texas, Conrad Poole of Mesquite, Texas; three great-grandchildren and sisters-in-law, Judith C. Marteney of Auburn, N.Y., Luella "Howard" Jones of Marion and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by parents; husband, Robert R. Gates; son-in-law, Edward Ellis Bishop and two brothers.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 25, at Walker Funeral Home of Carbondale, with Minister Allan Rhein officiating. Burial will be in Bramlet Cemetery in Muddy. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 24, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made to Jackson County Historical Society or Senior Citizen Center.
Walker Funeral Home and Crematory of Carbondale is in charge of arrangements.
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July 24, 2011
Evelyn, Bobby and Anne, my sympathy and thoughts are with you. Very sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. She was so proud of all of you and grateful for the care and love she received from you. Keep the happy memories of times together. With many condolences, Benita Hooppaw
Anita Shirley
July 23, 2011
Evelyn, I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. May God bring you comfort and peace during this time. Keep your memories close and she will always be with you. Anita Shirley
July 22, 2011
Ellen Gates and husband were fellow collectors, and she shared my love of postcards about which she was very knowledgeable. We of the Union County Historical Society liked her so much and were proud to have her visit our museum in Cobden. We will miss her.
Pat Meller, board member of the Union County Historical Society
July 22, 2011
Ellen Gates, a lovely, dignified lady, will be missed by many. Sincere condolences to her family and friends. Dorothy Rudoni and Connie Feirich
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