Obituary of Mildred Irene Gates

Mildred 'Tootie' Gates, 81 of Trenton passed away June 13, 2009 at Haven Hospice of the Tri-Counties in Chiefland. Born in Strasburg, OH she moved to this area in 1992 from Navarre, OH. She was a retired office administrator for a welding company and was a member of the Pine Grove Baptist Church in Trenton, FL. She is survived by her husband, Darrel W. Gates of Trenton, daughters, Katheryn Jane Wilson and Bonnie Sue Harper, both of Canal Folton, OH., Valerie Yvonne (David) Eberly of Beach City, OH, Theresa Jane Malone of Canton, OH, sons; Ronald Wayne Gates of Los Angeles, CA., Dennis Paul Richards, New Philadelphia, OH., sisters Elsie Rush of Strasburg, OH., Sarah Korosedes, North Canton, OH, 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild. She is preceded in death by her brother, William Sexton. Funeral services and burial will take place later in the week in Strasburg, OH. Arrangements are under the care of Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 1301 N. Young Blvd., Chiefland, FL 32626, 352-493-0050. On line condolences may be sent through our website at www.hiers-baxley.com.