Lacey Ellen Gates, age 50 of Paducah, KY, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Baptist Health of Paducah. She formerly worked as a medical transcriptionist at Ulrich Medical Concepts in Paducah. Lacey loved helping her family and friends and always offered a smile and a helping hand. Lacey was born November 2, 1971, in Redbud, IL, to the late Charles Beightol and to the late Dorothy Ellen Vance French. Along with her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Britley Noonan of Paducah, KY; two sisters, Lisa Young of Mayfield, KY and Wendy Cavarretta of Murray, KY; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Please join family and friends in honoring the life of Mrs. Lacey Gates by visiting www.imesfh.com and posting your tributes and memories. Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for her family.