Cathy Ann Gates

Cathy Ann Gates, 63, of Gastonia, passed away on November 5, 2019, at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte.
She was born November 10, 1955, in York County, SC, daughter of Lois Nichols and her late stepfather Fred Louis Nichols.
Mrs. Gates was a member of Landmark Baptist Church in Gastonia.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, November 9, 2019, at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd. Gastonia, officiated by Dr. Forrest Hennessee and Pastor James Chambers.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Westview Gardens, Bessemer City.
I n addition to her mother Lois Nichols, Cathy is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Roger Dale Gates; son, Scottie Dale Gates and fiancée Susan Smith; daughter Tiffany Dawn Postell; brothers Fred Nichols and wife Frankie, Randy Nichols and wife Lesa, Jeffrey Nichols and wife Sharon; granddaughter, Cheyenne Bailey Gates.
In addition to her stepfather she was preceded in death by grandfather, James Deever Nichols; brothers, William Henry Nichols and Ricky Eugene Nichols.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to Landmark Baptist Church 311 Archie Whitesides Rd. Gastonia, NC 28052.
Arrangements are with the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.