Bonnie Faye Gates, age 86, of Cookeville, formerly of Morristown, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 1, 2021. Bonnie was full of life; yet, very strong and classy. She was a woman who enjoyed life, traveling and laughing. She was a member of First Christian Church in Morristown. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Denise Tolley; mother, Myrtle Stepp; and father, Henry Moore.
Survivors include her husband of 43 years, James H. Gates; daughters, Diana (Rick) Gorman and Jaymie (Freddy) Duncan; brother, Mack; sisters, Shelby and Carolyn; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends in the Chapel of Stubblefield Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. Family and friends will meet in Hamblen Memory Gardens on Thursday, February 4, 2021 for an entombment service at Noon. Rev. Ross McSherry will officiate.
Arrangements by Stubblefield Funeral Home, Morristown, TN