Sherilynn Marie Gates

November 28, 1955 - June 16, 2016

Benicia resident Sherilynn Marie Hensley-Gates passed away peacefully on Thursday morning at the age of 60. She was born in Palo Alto and returned to her Benicia home 5 years ago. She experienced a 35 year Technical Career in the Silicon Valley, lastly with Finisar Corporation. Sherilynn was an active member of St. Dominic’s Church and loved rooting for the Bay Area sports teams, especially the 49ers. She liked vintage cars, none more than her ’66 Mustang. She is survived by her Mother Betty Hensley; Brother Randy Hensley, wife Tammy; Sister Cindy Sullivan; nephews, Justin, Tyler & Blake; and her niece Brianna. She was proceeded in death by her husband John Gates and her father Lowell Hensley both in 2013. Memorial Mass will be held at 9:00am Monday at St. Dominic’s Church. Burial will follow in St. Dominic’s Cemetery.