Vera Renee Gates, 56, passed away at 12:33 a.m. on Sunday, November 22, 2020, at McCullough Hyde Memorial Hospital in Oxford, OH.  Vera was born on May 19, 1964, in Hamilton, OH, to Dwight and Donna (Hart) Hiler. 

She is survived by her son, Ted Gates of Lima; her granddaughter, Melina Gates; and Aunt & Uncle, Mary & Dale Warren of Oxford, OH.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

There will be no public visitation or service at this time.

Arrangements handled by Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home, Lima.  Condolences may be expressed at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com .