GATEWOOD, Phyllis (Phyl)

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ September 17, 2010 Phyllis Gatewood went back to Heaven Sept. 14, 2010, to join her two children Latrell and McKayla Garcia. Phyl was born in Whiteriver Jan. 12, 1978, to Karen Gatewood and Ike Cromwell. She graduated from Sherman Indian School and also attended NPC in Show Low. She was a beautiful lady who lettered in volleyball, track, basketball and softball, was homecoming queen, Miss Sherman, Head Girl Traditional Dancer for the Riverside Indian Pow Wow. In spite of her very busy schedule she was a 4.0 student and active in student government. Phyl attended Northland Pioneer College for a year and later met Jeff Finney, her long-time companion and had two lovely children: Kiyri and Dylan Garcia. She was employed by various places such as JCPennys, KNNB, Hon-Dah Casino and at the BIA Fort Apache Agency. Phyl loved to cook, hike, jog and hang out with her children and many friends. She is survived by her mother Karen Gatewood; two children, Kiyri and Dylan Garcia; two brothers Vernon Gatewood and Carlyle Paul Truax and god brother Mark Ivins. A one night wake will be held at Diamond Creek Sept. 19, with funeral services Sept. 20, at the North Fork Miracle Church. Burial was at Lower Cibecue. Safford Funeral Home handled arrangements. To my mom, Kiyri, Dylan, Vernon and Carlyle Time will come when my life will cease, But when that time comes, I ask that you remember these things. Bury my body, but not my beliefs. Bury my heart, but not my love. Bury my eyes, but not my vision. Bury my feet, but not the path I walked on; Bury my hands, but not my diligent efforts. Bury my shoulders, but not the concern I carried. Bury my vice, but not my messages. Bury my mind, but not my dreams. Bury me, but not my life. If you must bury something, let it be My faults and my weaknesses, But let my life continue on in you. I Love You All!