Lula Mae Gates

Lula M. Montgomery-Gates, 89, of Chicago formerly of Greenville, MS transitioned October 26, 2021 at 1:05pm. Beloved wife of the late Austin Gates (1980). Loving mother of Margaret (William) Rogers, Debra Gates, Janice Harland, Austin Steward Jr. Gates, Celeste Gates, Glenda Gates, Renee (Octavio) Medina, Millard Gates, Williard Thomas, Timothy (Lisa) Thomas, Donald Thomas and the late Paulette (the late WIlliam) Linder. Cherished grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother to many. Proceeded in death by her brothers Joe, Eli, Willis and five sisters Juanita, Sadie, Minnie, Julia and Maude. Dear aunt and great aunt and friend to many.

Visitation will be Thursday, November 4 at 10am until time of service at 11am at Marin Funeral Home, 2744 W. 51st St., Chicago, IL 60632.

Arrangements entrusted to Chicagoland Cremation Options of Schiller Park, Illinois.