Marjorie May Gates, age 89, passed away Monday, December 10, 2007, in Brookville, Ohio. Born May 13, 1918, in Gallipolis Ohio, Marjorie was the daughter of the late Edgar Ross Wallace and Alberta (Safford) Wallace. Marjorie was married to Lawrence F. Gates on March 31, 1937. Marjorie and Lawrence enjoyed forty-three years of marriage before his death in 1980.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Lewis and Joyce Gates; her granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Christina and Corbin Minch; her great-grandson, Andrew Minch; her sister, Alma Wallace; and her nieces, Rebecca Bowman and Deborah Warden. In addition to her husband and parents, Marjorie was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Emma and Lewis Warden.
The family is especially grateful to the nursing staff of Brookhaven and the staff of Hospice of Dayton for their attentive care during Marjorie's final hours. In lieu of flowers, friends may make contributions to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45420, or a charity of their choice.
A private funeral service will be held at the family's request.
