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Eliza Bates Obituary
She was born on Dec. 21, 1948. She was employed at Walnut Hill Convalescent Center, Petersburg, Va., and Petersburg Social Services.
Eliza is survived by one daughter, Evelyn Clanton (Henry); one son, Tony Bates; one devoted sister, Arlene Rose; two brothers, Charles Bates of Dinwiddie, Va. and Allen Bates of Baltimore, Md.; two aunts, Evelyn Taylor of Washington, D.C. and Helen Bell of Berryville, Va.; two granddaughters, Angela and Arlene Bates; two grandsons, Willie and James Bates; five great grandchildren, Tashayla Bates, Tyekwon Bates-Parker, ZeyQuan Chavis, ZeyVion Chavis and Zeyshawn Chavis; one devoted niece, Clara Bates; three nephews, Harold Bates, Sr., Harold Bates Jr. and Sherman Brown; one brother-in-law, Richard Clarke; a host of friends.
A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009, at Harvest International Full Gospel Baptist Church, 1017 W. Washington Street, Petersburg, Va., Bishop Mary P. Bonner, pastor, officiating. The interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery.
The family will friends at 211 E. Fillmore Street, Petersburg, Va., may be contacted by calling (804) 733-2497.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Ms. Bates online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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gloria allen
February 22, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
octavia keene
February 22, 2009
u have my love in your time of need
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