Beverly Jean Gates

Beverly was born on February 24, 1955 to the late Edgar EB & Sarah B Stephens of Atlanta. There they raised Beverly and her six siblings.

Beverly attended Fulton High School. After high school she was married, had three children and began her career in management at Kinder Care. She later continued her career with HUD of Cherokee County, where she served as a director for more than 20 years.

In her most recent years, Beverly found joy in the simple things she loved most: thrifting, gardening, caring for her beloved pets, and, above all, keeping up with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her family was her greatest treasure, and she never missed an opportunity to show them just how much they meant to her.

Throughout her life, Beverly touched the lives of so many through her kindness and love for everyone that she ever met. She especially loved helping and caring for others. She truly never met a stranger. Beverly will be remembered for her faith, love for family and love for all of her animals. Her faith and unconditional love will remain in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her.

Beverly was a beloved wife, mother of three, sister, aunt, and affectionately known as “B.” She is survived by her husband David D Gates, her mother-in-law Neva Gates, her three children, Trixy Hanson (Joe) of Macon, Troy Hodges (Julie) of Musella and Tranise Hodges Coryell of Atlanta. Her grandchildren Trey (Elisabeth), Chance, Trace, Frances, Birdie, Elijah, Andrew and great-grandchildren Charlotte and Claire.

Beverly is also survived by her close-knit sisters Carol A. Stephens of McDonough, Sheila L Thomas of Marietta, Janice K Stephens of Hiram ,her brother-in-law Alan Hardy and sister-in-law Lisa Stephens along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends who will miss her dearly.

Beverly will be greeted in heaven by Jesus along with her father Edgar EB Stephens, her mother Sarah B Stephens, her brothers Edgar Warren Stephens and Timothy Stephens, her sister Elisa Rena’ Hardy and her grandson Troy O. Hodges, Jr “Jay”.

Join our family for a memorial service of Beverly’s life on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Life in the Spirit Full Gospel Church in McDonough, Georgia.

Visitation: 11:00 a.m.

Funeral Service: 12:00 p.m.

Graveside Service: Immediately following the funeral service

Life in the Spirit Full Gospel Church

638 Dailey Mill Road

McDonough, Georgia 30253

Though her earthly journey has ended, the love she gave, the lives she touched, and the memories she leaves behind will live on forever.