Billie Gates
June 24, 1931 — June 1, 2012
Billie Gates
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Billie Jean Gates age 80 of Arkadelphia died Friday, June 1, 2012. She was born in Clark County June 24, 1931 the daughter of Milton and Ophelia Suggs Williams. She was employed by J. C. Penny, Fafnir Bearing, and Andrews Candy Kitchen. She was a member of Second Baptist Church of Arkadelphia. She was preceded in death by her husband Thurman Gates.
Survivors include one son, Douglas (Darlene) Gates of Cabot, one daughter, Valerie (Thomas) Free of Arkadelphia, three grandchildren David S. and Daniel S. Gates and Zachary Free, one great grandson William S. Gates.
Funeral services will be 10 AM Monday, June 4th at the Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Chapel in Arkadelphia with Pastor Richard Lancaster officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Sunday 2-4 PM at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Second Baptist Church or the American Cancer Society.
Survivors include one son, Douglas (Darlene) Gates of Cabot, one daughter, Valerie (Thomas) Free of Arkadelphia, three grandchildren David S. and Daniel S. Gates and Zachary Free, one great grandson William S. Gates.
Funeral services will be 10 AM Monday, June 4th at the Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Chapel in Arkadelphia with Pastor Richard Lancaster officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Sunday 2-4 PM at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Second Baptist Church or the American Cancer Society.
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