Anna Belle Gates, 82 of Troy, Ohio died at her residence, Monday, December 8, 2003. Mrs. Gates is survived by sons: Ronald Gates and John Gates of Troy, Ohio; daughter, Beth West and husband, Art of Troy, Ohio; eight grandchidlren and seventeen great grandchildren. Mrs. Gates attended Lostcreek United Church of Christ; was a member of the Women of the Moose, Troy; Tipp City Ladies Auxiliary of the Eagles; and Widows Club of Troy. She was a graduate of Tippecanoe High School. Visitation will be from 6-8PM Thursday, December 11 at Baird Funeral Home, Troy, Ohio with a service at 2:00PM Friday, December 12, 2003 at the funeral home. Rev. Kathryn Anadein will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Troy, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County, PO Box 502, Troy, OH 45373.