Shirley Mae Gates

Shirley Mae Gates age 85 of Maryville passed away Sunday, February 17, 2013 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was an officer in the Salvation Army and retired from General Electric. Shirley moved to Tennessee in 1981. She was a member of First Church of Nazarene. Preceded in death by: Parents, Russell & Emma Gates. Survivors include: Sister & Brother-in-law, Betty Marie & Mike Michael; Nephew, Charles Smith; Niece, Cara Smith; Great Nieces, Jackque Monje, Laura Ingram, Keith Harper, and Carrie Severson. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM, Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Smith Trinity Chapel with Rev. Raymond Couey officiating. Family and friends will assemble following the service at Grandview Cemetery for the interment. Family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 PM, Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Smith Trinity Chapel. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithMaryville.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Shirley Mae Gates please visit our Sympathy Store.