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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Nov. 21, 2008.

BATES, Claudia Shaw "Pinky", 57, of Charlotte Court House, daughter of the late Claude Raymond Shaw and the late Virginia Pugh Shaw, departed this life on November 19, 2008. She leaves behind a loving husband, W. Murrie Bates Jr.; along with her devoted sister, Deloca Payne Henshaw; a half- sister, Evelyn Pinkum,; two nieces, Mary Margaret Payne and Amber Rae Henshaw. Pinky was an elder and Sunday school teacher at the Village Presbyterian Church, with a deep love for her Savior, Jesus Christ. She was an educator in Charlotte County for 30 years, serving as a teacher, a middle school assistant principal and principal, as well as Director of Instruction. She had been president of the Charlotte County Branch of the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities and the Piedmont Chapter of Educational Society, Phi Delta Kappa. She served in leadership roles in several other civic organizations. Family night will be held at Browning Funeral Home in Keysville, Va. on Friday, November 21, from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at the Village Presbyterian Church, Charlotte Court House, Virginia. Interment will follow at Rough Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery near Phenix, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Village Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 300, Charlotte Court House, Va. 23923 or to The Charlotte County Retired Teachers' Association Scholarship Fund, c/o Mrs. Ruth Brogdon, 1991 Bacon School Rd., Saxe, Va. 23967. The Browning Funeral Home in Keysville, Va. is in charge of the arrangements.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Bill Tucker

November 15, 2020

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Bill and Lorraine Tucker

December 5, 2008

Dear Murray and Dede,

Murray, we are so sorry to hear of your wife's passing. Pinky was always a great friend and a truly loving person.
Dede, please try to take some comfort in rememberance of the times you spent together. I really can't find the words, just know that our thoughts are with you and your family.

William Harvey

November 30, 2008

Dear Murrie,
I was shocked to hear this evening of Pinky's untimely passing. Of course, I didn't know that she had health problems to that extent. I had only seen you two recently when I was down at the APVA for the first time in several years, and I am so glad I had the opportunity to have dinner with you one last time. Even though I lived away, it was always great to see you and Pinky at the APVA reunions. I will send a note or call later, but just wanted to extend my sincere condolences immediately.

Laura savage

November 24, 2008

Mr. Bates,
I was saddened to learn of your wife's passing. She was an amazingly strong woman who always put on her best face, even in the most difficult times. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May you be comforted by the memories and strenghtened knowing that she is truly at peace. Sincerely, Laura Savage RN

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John Tipton

November 24, 2008

Murrie,
My deepest sympathy on your loss. Pinkie was a very special person and one of my most warmly regarded teachers. She will be missed. I am glad that some of my outbursts in her class made her smile. I know she must be smiling now.

Glenda Hite

November 22, 2008

Murrie Bates,
As soon as I saw this notice, I thought of someone in my past - Murrie Bates, principal of Ratcliff Elem. in Henrico Co. and I also thought of his son. I work at Rich. Times Newspaper part-time, along with my full time job teaching, and also endorsed in administration. I served as the SCA Pres. at Ratcliffe when I was in the 6th grade. My elem. years were so rewarding and an excellent memory. I am so sorry to hear of your loss, for I work in the obituary dept. of the newspaper. I am thinking of your father and would like to know how well he is. Your wife was very young, and my prayers and sympathy are for you.

Connie & Jerry Mason

November 22, 2008

May your loving memories bring you comfort. She will be so missed by all who knew her, what an inspiration she was! Sorry we cannot be with you at this time, but our thoughts are with you.

Laura and Ann Page

November 22, 2008

So sorry to hear of Pinky's death. She will be missed in Charlotte County. Our thoughts and prayers are with Murrie and Pinkie's family

Rhonda Herring

November 21, 2008

To De, Clyde, Mari and Amber -
We are so sorry to hear about your loss of Pinky. We want to express our deepest sympathies to you and all of Pinky's Family and Friends. May God be with All of you during this time.
Rhonda, Dustin, Cody and Steven Herring

Garland Hamlett

November 21, 2008

Murrie:
Our deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your wife. She was a great person and educator.
Butch and Julie

Sharon Shaw Barnett & Family

November 21, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of her loss to our family and that I was not able to make the services for Little Pinky. She will be missed. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Sharon Lee Shaw Barnett

Carol Pugh-McCargo

November 21, 2008

DEDE and Mary Margaret,
May God be with you and the family during this time. Each of you are in our many thoughts and prayers.

The Spiritual Workers Of

November 21, 2008

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Larry Herbert

November 21, 2008

Murrie B. and Frances - Thinking of you at this sad time. My sister, brother, and I send our deepest condolences to you and all of our Bates' cousins and families.

Rob Herbert (Charlottesville, VA)
MJ Herbert Fuerst (Oviedo, FL)

Sherman LaPrade

November 21, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

E.COURTNEY & DORIS G. ANDREWS

November 21, 2008

DEAR FRIENDS:
WHETER ON A PEAK OR IN THE GLENN, OUR WALK WAS MADE RICHER FOR SHARING IT WITH OUR WONDERFUL CHRISTIAN CO-WORKER AND FRIEND, "PINKY", AND HER LOVELY FAMILY.
MAY GOD'S DAILY BLESSINGS OF PEACE, LOVE, HOPE AND JOY REST UPON EACH OF YOU IN ALL SEASONS OF LIFE'S JOURNEY HOME.
LOVE AND PRAYERS,
E.COURTNEY & DORIS G. ANDREWS

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