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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  1. BARB on November 14, 2025 at 11:25 am

    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!



  2. Sharon S Hindall on November 14, 2025 at 12:34 pm

    So sorry for your loss



  3. Marilee (Wells) Hart on November 14, 2025 at 1:32 pm

    I am so sorry to hear this news. May your memories help you in the days ahead. Sending hugs and prayers.



  4. Julie Hoppe on November 14, 2025 at 3:11 pm

    So so many memories wendylee I shall never forget you. Rest in Peace my friend your with your love



  5. Michelle (Barry) Sandlin of Bradenton Florida. on November 14, 2025 at 3:33 pm

    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.



  6. Michelle (Barry) Sandlin of Bradenton Florida. on November 14, 2025 at 3:35 pm

    Violet and Tammy we are sending hugs and prayers to you and the rest of the family. ❤️😘🥰



  7. Vickie on November 14, 2025 at 5:46 pm

    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.



  8. Tammy seavolt on November 14, 2025 at 9:45 pm

    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



  9. Carrie (Carpentier)Cassidy on November 15, 2025 at 1:39 pm

    I’m so sorry for your loss. I went to high school with Wendylee and have wonderful memories. God Bless



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