of Osceola, AR
April 28, 1939 - December 2, 2014
Mae Gatewood, 75, of Osceola, AR passed away on December 2, 2014 in Memphis, TN. Born in Lepanto, AR on April 28, 1939 to the late Ed and Erie Steakley, she was a retired Babysitter and a member of Eastside Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband Billy Gatewood; two sons: Randy (Minnie) Gatewood of Jonesboro, AR and Bubba Gatewood of Osceola, AR; two daughters: Penny (Troy) Matthews of Manila, AR and Billie (Chad) Bowman of Blytheville, AR; seven grandchildren: Mark Gatewood, Holly Nash, Troy Matthews Jr., Cori Matthews, Sydney Gatewood, Bari Brylee Collard and Blake Collard; two great-grandchildren: Mason Gatewood and Trae Nash; one sister Pat (Bobby) Ferrell of West Ridge, AR. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister Mildred Reagan, two brothers: Elvis Steakley and Everett Steakley.
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16 Condolence(s)
David & Toni Nichols
Monday, December 8, 2014
Words can't begin to express our condolenses to you and the entire family! Some of our kids (April & Adam) fondest memories were of their wonderful "Mae". Mae took care of our children in their youth and our hearts and prayers go out to you during your time of loss.
Thank you Mae Gatewood, you were and always will be a special person in our lives!
EDDIE GODSEY
Sunday, December 7, 2014
BILLY, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND THE GATEWOOD FAMILY.
Stephen
Friday, December 5, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.It has been a blessing spending time with the family the last two evenings.Mae was Godly woman who kept children for so many years,and some of the ones she kept she kept their kids as well.Heaven gained another Angel that day when she was called home to be with Jesus.We will continue to pray for the family,to be strong and keep the faith,for now Mae has now reached out and touched the face of God.The Douglass'-Stephen,Debbie,John,Tyler and Courtney.
Alex Boyce
Friday, December 5, 2014
Mr. Gatewood and Family. I send to you my Heartfelt condolences. Take care and be strong.
Larry Denny
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Bill, I am so sorry to hear about Mae. You are in our prayers.
Carin McClung
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Billie I am so sad about your mother, she was a really sweet lady.
Sue Gurley
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Penny and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Mothers are very special people to us. Take care and may God Bless and comfort you all.
Marsha Wilson Avery
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
R.I.P Mae you where well known and so lovable you watch my baby I love you and we will meet again one day God gained another beautiful Angel!!!!!
Johnnie Dell
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Yall r n my thoughts and prayers
Peter & Tonya Hill
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
So sorry to hear about. She was a caring person to all she knew and especially to the ones she babysitted for. Keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeanette Walker
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
So sorry to hear of Mae's passing. She touched so many lives and will always be remembered by all who knew her.
Praying for peace and comfort for the family.
Pam Cooper
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Billy Don and family,
So sorry to hear of Mae's passing. We have lots of fond memories of you all when we were neighbors on West Union St. May your memories comfort you in the days to come.
Jan & Pam Cooper
Christie Carmichiel
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Mae was the best baby sitter in the world. She will be missed by so many. Prayers and thoughts for this family on the loss of a sweet lovi g person. Love and hugs to all.
Michael & sherri Godsey
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
bill, bubba and all of the family, sorry to here about mae. she was always good to me in our younger years!! we all had some good time in the past . may god bless ya'll
Booboo & sherri godsey
Betty Martin zieba
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you
Martha Barbee
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
So sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Martha Jones Barbee (Formerly of Wilson, AR.)