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Obituary For Sarah Gates
Celebration of Life Services for Mother Sarah Gates of Covington, GA., will be held Saturday, February 21, 2026, 12:00 NOON at Second Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, 230 Stovall St SE Atlanta, GA. 30316, with remains placed in repose at 11:00 A.M. Pastor Timothy S. Starks, Pastor, Pastor Theodis Bell, Jr., Officiating. Interment, Washington Memorial Gardens, 700 Jordan Lane, Decatur, GA. 30033. Public Viewing and Visitation will be held at the mortuary Friday, 11:00 A.M. until 7:00 P.M.
She was preceded in death by her Husband, James E. Gates; brothers, James C. Kindell, Timothy E. Kindell (Claudine).
She leaves to cherish her memories, daughter, Joann Gates-Shealey (Justin); son, Isaiah J. Gates (Jasmin); sisters, Carolyn Darden (William), Willie Mae Culberson (Pete), Adeline Cody Kindell, Edith T. Kindell; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends. Floral arrangements can be sent to Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc until 2/20/2026. Please wear Red and White Colors if attending the funeral services.
Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc., 1876 Second Avenue, Decatur, 404-371-0772-3.
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James Carson sent Living Spirit Dishgarden for Sarah Gates - February 17, 2026
Kateah Hightower sent The Loving Light Dishgarden for Sarah Gates - February 17, 2026
Rest in peace mother gates. you were the most sweetest, and the most loving mother on earth
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My condolences to her children, family, church family and those who loved her dearly. Sis .Gates you will be truly missed. Wear your ๐ and take your rest. Until we meet again. Love the Hunt family. ๐น๐น๐น
My sincere condolences. Be gentle with yourself in the days ahead. Grief has no timeline. We love you Zay and family!
~Monica Geter~
Earth Has No Sorrow That Heaven Can't Heal
My Dear Mother Gates I am going to miss you so! Thank you for being a special part of me and my children lives. I will continue to be your 'Star' and I will see you again. Give my mom a hug for me. I love you always๐
My Condolences to the family of Sister Sarah who was funny, helpful and had a sweet spirit. She's serving and singing in God's Heavenly Choir, Holy, Holy, Holy!!! Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal๐๐ฝโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ๐๐ฝ
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Mrs. Sarah was such a sweet person, loved her smile, her personality! She will truly be missed! Praying for the Gates families and all connecting families!
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