Josephine Beatrice Gatewood born September 27, 1947 and entered Eternal Rest on September 18, 2026, in Bolingbrook Illinois.

Beloved wife of the late Stanley Gatewood. Cherished daughter of the late Luke C. and Beatrice M. Newman. 

Loving Mother of Patrice, Nisan and the late Fleeta D. Nelson.

Dearest grandmother of Anthony Jones Jr., Stephanie Marquez, Aubrey Marquez, Christian Glass, Lamech Young, Nanya Young, Caleb Jones and Clinton Jones.

Dearest sister of Mable, Betty, Marva Newman and the late Luke c. Newman Jr. 

Fond aunt of Karen Harvey, Darrel Newman and Brandon Harvey.

Member of: 

Christ Confessional Lutheran Church

Midwest Writers Guild

Roberson Choraliers

University of Illinois Acapella Choir

Greater Lawndale String Orchestra

Operation Push

Disposition held by McCauley Sullivan Funeral Home. 530 west Boughton Rd. Bolingbrook Il. For more information call 630-759-1212 or visit us online at www.sullivanfunerals.com