Dolores Howard "Dee" Bates

My mom touched many lives during her time in this world. And we are touched by the number of people who have shared their stories with us. Although the doctors told us 2 1/2 years ago she was near the end.....we are thankful to have had a great 2 1/2 years of additional memories with her. Let her experience be a reminder to us that it is "his will" not ours that will be done, and certainly in "his time". Thanks for all of your thoughts and prayers. We urge friends and of course family of my...

May God Bless you all. She was a wonderful mother and Aunt. I did Love her so so much---- And she will be missed by many---

I wish you all well and I send my love to all

I met Ms. Bates only once, but we talked by phone many, many times. I loved her and will miss her. I have ten of her "babies" to remember what a talented, beautiful lady she was. She was so proud of her children and grandchildren. God Bless, Pat Tillery