Dorothy Gates, age 85, passed away on September 2, 2024. Dorothy was born in St. Louis, MO to James and Dorothy Erisman Vasil. She was married to Floyd Gates on October 29, 1961 and he passed away on April 1, 2021. Dorothy is survived by her children Michael Gates Sr. (Suzanne), Mark Gates, and James Gates (Terry); grandchildren Katie Lancey, Libby Quinonez, Wil Gates, Michael Gates Jr., Jake Gates, Meg Gates; great-grandchildren Ava Widener, Jack Quinonez, Haley Clayton, Michael Gates III, Henry Quinonez, Maverick Durbin. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Dorothy Vasil Erisma; husband Floyd Gates Dorothy was a devout Christian, avid gardener, and animal lover. Dorothy was involved in her church and community. She was a Sunday school teacher at First Baptist Church of Fenton and oasis tutor at the local elementary school. She was a member of the Fenton Garden Club, the Silver Sneakers Exercise Class at Riverchase and a volunteer at St. Clare Hospital. Dorothy worked as an administrative officiant for the Red Cross and St. Mary's SSM Hospital. Dorothy was a dedicated wife and mother. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren play sports, attend school functions and family events. Public Viewing will be held Tuesday, 10th of September, 2024 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM at Jay B. Smith Funeral Home Fenton. Services for Dorothy Gates will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 11:30 AM at Jay B. Smith Funeral Home Fenton with pastor John Greever officiating. Burial will be in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery next to her loving husband.