Gladys Gates

Gladys Gates June 10, 1947 – March 31, 2025 Gladys was born June 10, 1947, to Thelma and Lena Mae Ross. She accepted the Lord at an early age, singing in the choir and being an usher in the church. Gladys graduated from Sam Houston High School in 1965. Later in life she married Charles Gates on December 22, 1987. She was a hard worker; began working at the age of 12 years old. Dedicated daughter, sister, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great grandmother. She was known for her heartfelt laugh, her beautiful smile and was an amazing cook. Gladys enjoyed life, loved to travel, including visiting Paris, Germany, traveling to Chicago by train, and going on several Cruises. She enjoyed dancing and loved music. Her place of employment was with the Texas Department of criminal Justice until Retirement. Gladys opened a day care for ten years when she retired from Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Gladys is preceded in death by her husband Charles Gates, Father Thelma Ross, Mother Lena Mae Ross, Brothers: Joel Ross, Vaughn Ross, Curtis Ross, and Floyd Ross. Brother n Law: Ola Butcher, Sister n Laws: Geneva Ross and Doris Ross, and Son in law: Darwin Miller; Grandchildren, Demaudre Franklin and Jada Moore. Gladys leaves behind Children: Timothy Teamer (Reva Teamer), RoShanda Miller, Misty Henderson (Calvin Henderson), and Charlene Mitchell. Grandchildren: De’Andre Butcher (Shelby Butcher), Taelor Teamer, Jaela Moore, Jadon Lemelle, Trystin Teamer, Timothy Teamer Jr, Damarquis Price, Darius Price, and Detrice Mitchell... Great Grandchildren: Kie’syn Butcher, Ayva Butcher and Lailee Currington. Siblings: Gloria Butcher, Jean Archie, Renette Rabb, Annie Mae Ball, Sister n law: Joe Nell Ross, Johnny Ross James Ross (Cathy Ross), Thelma Ruth Sweat, and Neomi Crawford. Life Companion: Norris Crooks. Best Friend: Betty Ann Patrick. A Host of nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Services will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Hills Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Huntsville, TX at 12:00 PM. Gladys will be laid to rest at Randall Quarters Cemetery following the service. Memorial condolences may be made to the family at www.shmfh.com.

Gladys Gates

June 10, 1947 - March 31, 2025