Wendy Lee Gates
Age 60, of Flint, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. In accordance with her wishes, cremation will take place. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family on Wendy’s tribute wall at detroitcremationsociety.com.
Wendy Lee Gates was born on November 10, 1964 in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle and Violet (Craven) Gates. She was working as an assisted living caretaker. She enjoyed attending her granddaughter’s swim meets and musical theater performances. Later in life she was reunited with her highschool sweetheart, William Labod.
Left to cherish her memory are mother Violet Gates, daughter Josie Gates, granddaughter Adreena Batsios, sisters Ruth “Bob” Nichols, Victoria “Doug” Nicholls, and Tammy “Rob” Seavolt. Many nieces, nephews, and special friends.
Wendy was preceded in death by her father Lyle Gates, loving husband William “Billy” Labod, sister Sandra Linder, and nephew Michael Pnacek.
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Wendy, where to start, Saturday was our last talk and I wish I could go back to that conversation! We was supposed to get together for reciprocal hair trims for your birthday and let Bernie run the ponds. Words won’t ever fit the feelings, but you’re going to always be remembered and missed. I’ll never forget our earliest days of hiding in that VW beside the garage with your Mrs Beasly doll – or all the times we spent on the trials avoiding the humans. Love ya GF, peace!
So sorry for your loss
I am so sorry to hear this news. May your memories help you in the days ahead. Sending hugs and prayers.
So so many memories wendylee I shall never forget you. Rest in Peace my friend your with your love
So sad to hear of Wendylee’s passing. Violet and Tammy we are sending hugs and prayers to you and the rest of the family.
Violet and Tammy we are sending hugs and prayers to you and the rest of the family. ❤️😘🥰
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope your memories of Wendy will bring you some comfort in the difficult days ahead. I have known Wendy since elementary school. I cherished her friendship, and will miss all of our chats on FB about our pets. R.I.P. Wendy. Until we meet again.
Wendylee my baby sister i will miss our phone calls we had we might have had our differences every now and then but we figured them out i sure am gonna miss you love you Wendylee your sister tam
I’m so sorry for your loss. I went to high school with Wendylee and have wonderful memories. God Bless
So incredibly saddened by this news . Sending you all heartfelt thoughts and prayers while you go through this difficult time. Wendy …. When I think of you, I remember your great smile and attitude that matched it ! Im smiling right now just remembering it ! Rest in peace my friend and may the memories of you bring all those that need, Peace.
I will miss you Wendylee I have such awesome memories of us growing up. And going to miss your post on facebook. Loved it when you posted the Hippie stuff. Anytime I see Hippie stuff I will think of you. Rest in peace my Dear Friend. Till we meet again. But your with the love of your life now. Love you
My Dear friend Wendy I will miss you. Have such great memories of us growing up. I’m going to miss your post on Facebook about hippies. Every time I see post about Hippies I’ll think of you. You was a great person. I love you and till we see each other again. You’re with the love of your life now.
My best friend all my life,-since we were 5. Life won’t be the same without you in it, I will miss you more than I can express. I will never forget the great memories we shared. So much laughter and fun times.
I’m so sad for your entire family. My heart goes out to each one of them.
Until we meet again Wendall. 💖 ☮️
I’m so sorry for your loss, Wendy was the sister of my sister-in-law Sandy, and Sandy was the mother of my niece, it’s been a long time , I want to send my condolences to the family 🙏