Carole Elizabeth Gates, 93, of Indianapolispassed away peacefully at home on Saturday March 27, 2021. She was born April 18, 1927 to Cassius Wescott and Hilda Orcutt Wescott. Carole worked for the Indiana State Board of Health and LaRue Carter Hospital and retired in 1992. She was an accomplished artist, storyteller, and loved to travel and play cards with friends.
She is survived by her sister, Joan Bernard, her children, David McKinney (Sharon), Pamela Rees (Glenn); grandchildren Christian McKinney (David Sudhop), Scott McKinney, Matt Rees (Sarah), Joel Rees (Tina),
Shem Rees, Lilla Rees, Emmaline Rees; great-grandchildren Jared McKinney, Grace Sudhop, Jamaica Rees, and Wednesday Rees; great-great grandchild Salem Ripperger, many nieces and nephews, and her village of friends.
She was preceded in death by her beloved partner, H. Joan Schaub, and grandson Micah Rees. She was loved by all who met her, and will be greatly missed by family, friends, and her cherished cat, Sterling. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cats Haven, or FACE Low Cost Animal Clinic, both of Indianapolis.
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