In Loving MemoryMonica Lynn Gates 44, of Colorado Springs passed away December 10, 2012 surrounded by her beloved family. She was a devoted mother, daughter, friend and sibling. Monica loved God and God's people. Her mission in life seemed to be to bring joy, love and laughter to all that she came in contact with and she fulfilled that in every way.Monica is survived by her mother, Roberta R. (Daniels) Johnson; her father, Tommie L. Daniels; three children, Christopher R. Gates, Shauntal K. Gates and Tori I. Johnson; siblings, Clarence (Sonia) Reeves of Ft. Myers, Florida, Shevonne Johnson of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Camellia (Juan) Davis of Killee, Texas, Conita (Leroy) Smith of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and a host of nieces and nephews.Proceeded in death by her nephew Dontyce B. Johnson.Visitation 6:00PM – 8:00PM Monday, December 17, 2012 The Springs Funeral Services 3115 E. Platte Ave, Colorado Springs, Colorado.Funeral Services 11:00AM Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at The Springs Funeral Services 3115 E. Platte Ave, Colorado Springs, Colorado.Repast at the Morgan Memorial Chapel COGIC at 701 Spruce Street Colorado Springs, Colorado.Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Visitation Monday, December 17, 2012 6:00PM - 8:00PM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855 Service Tuesday, December 18, 2012 11:00AM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855