Bille Rae Gates

Billie Rae Gates, 91, transitioned from this life on April 23, 2023 after a lengthy illness in West Monroe, Louisiana. No funeral services will be held. Ms. Gates was preceded in death by her parents: William N. Gates and Elizabeth Gates; brothers: Frank Gates and Jimmy Gates; sisters: Artie Walsworth, Margie Dennis, Ruby Hislop, Lois Baugh, and Hazel Burt. She leaves to cherish her memories sister: Mary Nell Cohen, brother: Jerry G. Gates; nephew: Dewey Burt who cared for his aunt in her latter years; a host of nieces and nephews and Leitha Heads her very special friend.

When I come to the end of my journey; and I travel my last weary mile, Just forget, if you can that I ever frowned; and remember only the smile. Forget unkind words I have spoken, remember some good I have done. Forget that I every had heartache, and remember, I've had loads of fun. Forget that I have stumbled and blundered and sometimes fallen by the way, remember, I have fought some hard battles and won, ere the close of the day. Then forget to grieve for my going, I would not have you sad for a day. But in summer, just gather some flowers and remember the place where I lay. And come in the evening, when the sun paints the sky in the west, stand for a few moments beside me and remember only my best.  

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