Obituary for Norma Jean Jonas Gates
Norma Jean Jonas Gates, 89, of Pulaski, passed away at Highland Ridge Rehab Center, Dublin, Monday, December 23, 2019. She was born on March 19, 1930 in Cripple Creek, VA to Fred Haller Jonas and Thelma Copenhaver Jonas. She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband, Harry and her brother, David. She was a homemaker and mother; a member of the First United Methodist Church since the age of 14; and the good Neighbor Club.
She is survived by:
Brother – James Jonas and Wife, Violet, Dublin
Daughter – Debra Gates Scanland & Husband, David, Christiansburg
Sons – Jesse Gates, Pulaski
Robert Gates & Wife, Mary, Pulaski
Grandchildren – Sarah, Kallie, Andrew, Matthew, Kelley & Riley
Great-Grandchildren – Sydney & Ethan, Greensboro
Landon & Sophie, Radford
A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 3:00 PM from the Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski with the Rev. Johnny Howlett officiating. Visitation will precede the service from 2:00 until 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, 1160 Moose Dr., NW, Christiansburg, VA 24073.
Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, VA.
Janice Stoots Burruss
December 28, 2019 @ 5:19 am
Debbie so very sorry for your loss. Your mom was such a sweetheart. You and your entire family at in my prayers