Celebrating the life of
Nancy Dee Gates
November 13, 1928 - April 26, 2026
Nancy Dee Gates, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 26, 2026.
She was Born November 13, 1928 to William Crane Dee and Beatrice Watson Dee in Utica, NY. Nancy is predeceased by her two older brothers William and Watson Dee.
Nancy attended local schools in Utica and New Hartford, graduating from New Hartford High School in 1946. Nancy graduated St. Lawrence University in 1950. At St. Lawrence Nancy was a member of the cheerleading squad and the Pi Beta Phi sorority. During her senior year Nancy was the President of the Pi Beta Phi sorority and a member of the Kalon Senior Women’s Honor Society. Nancy attended the New York School of Social Work and was a social worker for the Department of Mental Health for New York State working in several hospitals and clinics.
On May 8, 1954, Nancy married Dr. Richard H. Gates. They made their home in New Hartford, New York, where Nancy was actively involved in the Junior League, the Faxton Hospital Council, and was a dedicated member of the Utica Presbyterian Church.
In 1997, Nancy and Richard retired to The Landings in Savannah, GA. She enjoyed playing both golf and tennis and remained active in the local Pi Beta Phi club. Additionally, she served as a docent at the Davenport House in Savannah, was an active member of PEO, and was involved with the United Methodist Church of Skidaway Island.
Nancy is survived by her three children: Richard, William, and Kimberly, as well as her three grandchildren: Henry, Gates, and Kennedy.
Kim, Bill, and Ric: Nancy's passing leaves a void that words cannot fill. There is nothing one can say that will ease the pain of grieving for someone who meant so much to so many. In every place that she travelled and lived, Nancy left us great memories that we will have forever. You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Sam Cooper, Hamilton, NY
My sympathy and prayers are with you during this sad time. Nancy was a wonderful friend and sister in P.E.O. We will miss having her with us.
- Marolyn Overton, Savannah, GA
Kim, Rick, & Bill, Our condolences to you on the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful woman, mother, neighbor, and surrogate mother to so many of us. I can't describe how much she will be missed. The sense of community and family your Mom fostered in our neighborhood as we grew up is a Norman Rockwell painting. She was a formidable woman and a rock star at the same time. One more time skiing, one more Colgate game, one more game of kick the can, one more day of family! You are all in our thoughts and prayers! Next Door Neighbors Forever!, The Wenners
- The Wenners, New Hartford, NY
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
