Tara Gates Obituary
Tara S. Gates, 53, of Davenport, Iowa, died April 20, 2025, at MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center - Silvis, Illinois, after a long and courageous battle with her health.
Cremation will take place at Trimble Crematory, Moline, Illinois, under the direction of Cremation Society of the Quad Cities. Memorials may be made to the Colona Food Pantry or QC Paws.
Tara S.Carroll was born on January 7, 1972, in Silvis, Illinois, to Laymon “Dean” and Susan (Rice) Carroll. After earning her associate degree in Law Enforcement from Hamilton Technical College in Davenport, she found her calling in security work, spending many dedicated years with Tyson—a job she truly loved.
On July 21, 2012, she married David Gates of Panama City, Florida, in Port Byron, Illinois.
Tara had a creative soul. She loved crafts, and her passion for decorating shone through as she helped coordinate several family weddings. Her creativity blossomed into sublimation projects, a hobby she cherished until her health declined. She also loved to travel—especially memorable was her trip to Australia, where she formed her life long friendship with Mandy Shaw. Tara had a nurturing spirit which was displayed with her niece, nephews, and her two beloved cats, Magie & Doodles, who were always by her side at home.
She is survived by her devoted husband, David; her mother, Susan Carroll; brother, Aaron (Lisa) Carroll; aunt, Debbie Raines; great-aunts, Glenda Wilson and Ann Rice; niece and nephews, Connor Carroll, Nathan Carroll, Danae (Chris) Rivet, and Elizabeth (Nathan) Clark; great-nephew, Elliot Rivet; best friend, Mandy Shaw; godson, Tyler (Rihanna) Ott; and many dear cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, Laymon Carroll; grandparents, Marge and Froy Rice; uncle, Ronald Raines; great-uncles, Richard Wilson and Abraham Rice; and several other aunts, uncles, great-aunts, great-uncles, and cousins.
Tara will be remembered for her kind heart, artistic flair, and the love she gave so freely to those around her.
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