Evoyne Gates

We are sad to announce that on March 6, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Evoyne Gates of Kountze, Texas. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Evoyne Gates to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband Elvis Houston Gates; her parents, Maude Stovall and Mansel Stovall; her children, Janice Friday (Jack Friday) and Gordon Gates; and her sisters, Opal, Robbie and Weeda.

She is survived by: her children, Connie Sue Gates of Houston, Jeanie Gates (Butch Labove) of Lake Charles and Jerry Gates (Debra) of Kountze; her daughter-in-law Debbie Gates of Kountze; her brother-in-law Joe Don Kennedy (Bonnie) of Groveton; her granddaughters, Kristie Gates, Jodi (BoJack Brockman), Tiffany (Matt Earley) and Kimberly (Larson Hamm); her great grandchildren, Logan, Mattie, Shon, Cole, Jacob, Ella, Corban, Paisley, Jake, Lila, Willow and Wyatt; her great great grandchildren, Amos and Malachi; and her grandsons, Jason Gates, Luke Gates, Travis Gates, Wyatt Gates, Cole Horton, Jake Horton, BoJack Brockman, Matt Earley and Larson Hamm. She is also survived by loving nieces and nephews.

A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, March 14th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church-Kountze (100 W Monroe St, Kountze, TX 77625). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 14th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church (100 W Monroe St, Kountze, TX 77625).

In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to honor Evoyne's memory by making a donation to Armor Christian Academy or First Baptist Church, 100 West Monroe, Kountze, Gathering of Family and Friends.