Marylon Kay Campbell Gates, 76, of Morganton passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Atrium Health Cabarrus following a period of declining health.
Marylon was born October 22, 1946 in Rutherford County to the late Luther Campbell and C.Z. Price Campbell. Marylon was a strong willed, hard worker with a heart of gold. She was a wonderful mom and showed tough love when needed.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Wilson Gates; brother, Tobie Howard Campbell; and sisters, Cathy Campbell Cobb and Omega Campbell Peters.
She is survived by her children, Derrick Gates and girlfriend, Sheacola Reid and Krystal Faggert and husband Alan; siblings, Joann Carroll, Mark Campbell and wife Carmel, Laura Beam and husband Steve, Wanda Chester and husband Ronnie, Troy Campbell, and John Campbell and wife Barbara; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, March 27, 2023 at 4:00 PM at Burke Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends on Monday, March 27, 2023 from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM at Heritage Funeral Service in Valdese.
Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory in Valdese is assisting the family.