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Service are scheduled for October 18, 2018 at Rockhill Missionary Baptist Church, 1404 S. Gettysburg Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45417. Visitation is at 11 pm with service to follow at 12 pm. Interment to follow at West Memory Garden. Arrangements entrusted to W. E. Lusain Funeral Service, 2060 Germantown Street, Dayton, Ohio 45417. 

This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Carolyn Gates 73 years old , born on August 9, 1945 and passed away on October 12, 2018. We will remember her forever.

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October 16, 2018

Carolyn Gates “Cookie” was born on August 9, 1945 to the late Daniel and Idella Griffith. She departed this life on October 12, 2018.

Carolyn attended Dunbar High School and her latest career position was a Job Coach at Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley. She was a member of Pastor L. Mann’s, Rockhill Baptist Church. Carolyn loved the Lord, Cooking, and being “A ROCK” for her family. 
Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents Daniel and Idella Griffith, her son Derrick Eugene Gates, her beloved sister Olivia Woods and brothers Sam, Thomas, and William Griffith. 
She leaves to cherish her memories children Royce Gates, Jr. (Elizabeth), Darnell Gates (Tracie), Andre Gates (Melody), Christen Gates and Ebony Gates. Her wonderful grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

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