She was the widow of J. E. Gates, a retired teacher and librarian and was a very faithful member of First Baptist Church. She was a member of Drew Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and was a member of Delta Kappa Gama Sorority. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by five brothers, Eugene Sanderlin, John Sanderlin, Jr., Bo Sanderlin, Billy Sanderlin and Howard Sanderlin; one sister, Laverne Rickman; a son-in-law, Aaron Stallmann; and a step-daughter, Billye Garrett.
Survivors include one son, Gene Gates and wife Amanda of Fayetteville; one daughter, Jayme Stallmann of Benton; two brothers, D. C. "Pete" Sanderlin of Ypsilanti, MI and Jimmy Sanderlin of Monroe, LA; one sister, LaNell McKiever of Monticello; six grandchildren, Madelynn Gates and fiance Elliott Collins and Jay Kent Gates all of Fayetteville, Klara Stallmann and AJ Stallmann both of Benton, Gates Self and fiance Katie Smith of Houston, TX and Walker Self and wife Christina of Dallas, TX; and one step daughter, Glenda Self of Houston, TX.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at First Baptist Church with burial to follow in Union Ridge Cemetery. Visitation 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to: First Baptist Church-Youth Program, 413 N. Main, Monticello, AR 71655 or Monticello Library, 114 W. Jefferson, Monticello, AR 71655. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(28)
H B
, AR Saturday, June 2, 2018 Hey,I'm just seeing this. I only knew you through school, but you will be missed.
K.T. Patten
Monticello, AR Saturday, May 12, 2018 Mrs. Gates,I didn't know you outside of your being my most favorite librarian and instilling a love of reading in me...but since that changed my life for the better, you touched my life in a very real way. Love to the family!Virginia C Henderson
Orange Beach, AL Friday, May 11, 2018Thinking about you during this time of sorrow. I am sure your mom was a blessing to all that knew her.
Irma James
Monticello, AR Wednesday, May 9, 2018 One of sweetest lady I have ever met. Always concerned and ask about your family members. She will be missed. Prayers and thoughts with family.Bud McKeown
WILMAR, AR Wednesday, May 9, 2018 Gene and Jayme,Just heard of the loss of your mom.
She was always such a sweet person and I have many fond memories of times spent with her and your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bud McKeown
Jennifer Helms
Monticello, AR Tuesday, May 8, 2018 Gene and Jayme ,I will be thinking about you both during this time. I am so thankful I was able to get to know your mom. She is truly a wonderful lady. Thank you for sharing her with us at Grand Manor.
Sandra Savage
, AR Monday, May 7, 2018 Gene, sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your familyMarie Everett
Monticello, AR Monday, May 7, 2018 To Gene and Family. Lifting you up in prayer . From your Classmates DCHS.Mrs. Donald VanCleave
Monticello, AR Monday, May 7, 2018 You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Will miss her.John & Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Monday, May 7, 2018 You are all in our thoughts and prayers during the difficult days ahead. So many memories of this sweet lady. She will be missed by our family very much. Heaven gained an angel.Love, John, Paige, Jayson, Colt, Brayden, Jake, Jared, & Brad
Jimmy & Donna Hill
Monticello, AR Monday, May 7, 2018 Family - You are all in our thoughts and prayers during the days ahead. Many memories teaching with Lorena at church and in the school system. She will be greatly missed by many.Love, Jimmy & Donna
Don & Vicki Sitter
Rincon, GA Monday, May 7, 2018 Pete, "No time on earth is long enough to share with those we love or to prepare for good-bye." Our sympathies and warmest thoughts are with you now.Don & Vicki
Karonica Bentz
Monticello, AR Monday, May 7, 2018 AJ and I will miss you. Love you.SUSIE CHADWICK
WILMAR, AR Monday, May 7, 2018 GENE, I A M SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOM. MAY GOD WRAP HIS ARMS AROUND EACH OF YOU AT THIS SAD TIME AND HELP HEAL THE PAIN. MY THOUGHTS ANE PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUBecky Stevens Phillips
Monticello, AR Monday, May 7, 2018 I loved Mrs. Lorena and am thankful for the memories I have of her. She was a sweet lady and she has now received her reward. God bless you all.Bea Tucker
Wilmar, AR Monday, May 7, 2018 Gene and family,So sorry to hear about your Mother. She was such a sweet lady. I know she will be missed by all of you. May God grant you and your family a special portion of his love and grace at this time.
Rick Donham
, TX Monday, May 7, 2018 Loved seeing her at Grand Manor.........PrayersJanice Gladden Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Monday, May 7, 2018 Lorena was a dear friend. So sorry to hear of her death. May God give you peace and comfort in your sorrow.With love & sympathy,
Janice
Dennis Wells
Springdale, AR Monday, May 7, 2018 Gene,Sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Prayers for you and your family.
Dennis Wells
Carl E Sivils
El Dorado, AR 71730, AR Monday, May 7, 2018 Gene and Family,So sorry to hear of Mrs. Gates' passing. Prayers are lifted.
Haze Potts
Monticelo, AR Sunday, May 6, 2018 Dear FamilyI was so sorry to hear of Lorena passing She was a lovely Lady All the children at school loved her She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her May our precious savior wrap you all in His precious arms for comfort. My prayers go with
Hazel and family
Josh Frost
Monticello, AR Sunday, May 6, 2018 Gene; so sorry to hear about your mom. Please know that your family are in my prayers.Paul Graham
Westfield, NY Sunday, May 6, 2018 To Lorena's family: I had the pleasure of working with Lorena at the UAM library for many years. She was a wonderful friend and colleague. I will remember her for her kindness and generosity to me all the time I lived in Monticello. I am happy that I was able to meet with her on my last trip to Arkansas. I send you all my heartfelt condolences. I feel my life, even to this day, is richer because I knew her.Gloria Ryburn
Monticello, AR Sunday, May 6, 2018 To the family ,so sorry for your loss Prayers of comfort to each of you!Pat Savage Montgomery
Monticello, AR Sunday, May 6, 2018 So very sorry. She was one of my favorite people. Loved her. My thoughts and prayers are with you.Barbara Newton
Monticello, AR Sunday, May 6, 2018 Lorena was a special lady and friend. I will always cherish the memories we have made through the years. She will be greatly missed by me and my family.linda funderburg
monticello, AR Sunday, May 6, 2018 shocked and sadden hearing this lorena was a friend to the entire funderburg family we will miss her RIP my friendJoan Miller
Hamburg, AR Saturday, May 5, 2018 I am so sorry to hear that Lorena got so sick. She was a wonderful lady. We thoroughly enjoyed a trip to the east coast together. I know she will be missed by many.