OBITUARY
Hazel Gates
JANUARY 15, 1937 – JUNE 16, 2021
Hazel Gates was born on January 15, 1937, in Dallas, Texas to Fred and Lillie Mae Fricke. She went to be with the Lord on June 16, 2021.
She met the love of her life Edward E. Gates and was married in 1956. Hazel enjoyed square dancing and camping and was involved in the Dixie Chainers and Camping Squares for many years. She worked at Otis Engineering, Neiman Marcus and retired from Macy’s.
Hazel loved her animals and had many pets during her lifetime. She loved to cook and have family gatherings.
She is survived by her daughter Brenda Hall, daughter Laura Werneke and husband Clay, grandchildren Brent Hall and wife Danielle, Stephanie Purdum and husband Erik, Amanda Martinez and husband Rob, Matthew, great grandchildren Katelyn Fox, Audrey Purdum, Makayla Hall, Logan Hall, Callie Hazel Hall, and Hannah Purdum. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother Fred Fricke. Shortly after her death, her brother Daniel Fricke followed her to be with the Lord.
Flowers or donations to the American Heart Association or Alzheimer’s Association can be made.
Services
Visitation
June 26, 9:00 am – 10:00 am
TED DICKEY WEST FUNERAL HOME
7990 President George Bush
Turnpike
Dallas, TX 75252
Celebration of Life
June 26, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
TED DICKEY WEST FUNERAL HOME
7990 President George Bush
Turnpike
Dallas, TX 75252
