Jackson, Michigan
BATES (COOLEY), RENA LEONA - Of Jackson, MI, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2010 at Allegiance Health, age 98. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Rose, Evelyn, Willard, Wesley and Raymond. She is survived by one sister, Ruth Powell Esler of Hillman, MI, age 103; and a multitude of...
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Rena Bates (May 5, 1999)
For the past thirty years, I was blessed to be Rena's pastor. She was a very godly woman, and a real prayer warrior. Rena loved to encourage everyone to be committed to the Lord. Her devotion to the Lord reached all the way to Ghana (in west Africa), where she even has a child named after her. I know where she has gone, and have definite plans on meeting her there some day.
Edward Young
October 20, 2010 | Jackson, MI
I am a great niece, and a the Grandaughter of Westley Cooley,and Daughter if Robert Cooley (youngest son).
From what I herd she was a sweetheart and will be missed dearly.
Linda Switala
October 19, 2010 | Kawkawlin, MI