1955
Victora
2019
Victora Gates
April 11, 1955 — February 16, 2019
Victora “Vicki” Gates (Hildebran) died peacefully in her sleep at Catawba Memorial Medical Center on Friday, February 16th in Hickory, NC at the age of 63. Vicki had a natural talent for working with animals, and lovingly volunteered her time as a guide dog trainer for Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc. Her passion for animals was evident by the countless hours spent socializing puppies to assist people with special needs. Vicki was also the owner of SmartBark Doggie Daycare where she lovingly tended to her visiting fur babies.
Vicki dutifully supported her husband’s career as a Hickory fire fighter by donating her time with the Ladies Auxiliary. During this time, she assisted the brave men dedicated to protecting life safety and property conservation by preparing meals and tending to the needs of the professional fireman. Vicki also volunteered her time to Boy Scouts of America Troop 329. During her time with the troop, she gained Recognition as Scout Master of the Year; the first female to gain such an accomplishment in North Carolina.
Vicki is survived by her children Larry Gates of Hickory, Shannon Gates of Hickory, Jerry Smart (Nicole) of Hickory, Christopher Smart (Angela) of DeBary, FL, Sergeant First Class Ryan Smart, U.S.A. (Iva) of Fort Knox, KY, and Adam Gates (Jennifer) of Hickory. She is also survived by her sister Yvonne (Larry) Conger and brother Tim Hildebran.
She leaves behind 16 grandchildren and one great grandchild. She is preceded in death by her husband Larry Gates of Hickory, her mother Betty Hildebran of Hildebran, her father Cecil Hildebran of Hildebran, and her brother Larry Hildebran of Hickory. Vicki also leaves behind a wonderful family friend in Mr. Grady Connor.
Vicki requests that any in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to her favorite charity, the Humane Society of Catawba County.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Gates family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Victora (Hildebran) Gates, please visit our floral store.
Vicki dutifully supported her husband’s career as a Hickory fire fighter by donating her time with the Ladies Auxiliary. During this time, she assisted the brave men dedicated to protecting life safety and property conservation by preparing meals and tending to the needs of the professional fireman. Vicki also volunteered her time to Boy Scouts of America Troop 329. During her time with the troop, she gained Recognition as Scout Master of the Year; the first female to gain such an accomplishment in North Carolina.
Vicki is survived by her children Larry Gates of Hickory, Shannon Gates of Hickory, Jerry Smart (Nicole) of Hickory, Christopher Smart (Angela) of DeBary, FL, Sergeant First Class Ryan Smart, U.S.A. (Iva) of Fort Knox, KY, and Adam Gates (Jennifer) of Hickory. She is also survived by her sister Yvonne (Larry) Conger and brother Tim Hildebran.
She leaves behind 16 grandchildren and one great grandchild. She is preceded in death by her husband Larry Gates of Hickory, her mother Betty Hildebran of Hildebran, her father Cecil Hildebran of Hildebran, and her brother Larry Hildebran of Hickory. Vicki also leaves behind a wonderful family friend in Mr. Grady Connor.
Vicki requests that any in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to her favorite charity, the Humane Society of Catawba County.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Gates family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Victora (Hildebran) Gates, please visit our floral store.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Victora Gates, please visit our flower store.
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