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Willodean Bates

Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Willodean Bates, 90, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital. She was a native of Centerville, AL, born January 30, 1935 to the late William T. and Livonia Heard. She came to Fort Wayne in 1949. She retired from General Electric in 2005 after 39 years of...

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Continued prayers of comfort & strength for Presiding Elder Dr. Don & Mrs. Lynn White, now and the days ahead.

We Are Sending Our Deepest Condolences To The Family. Willodean was such a nice lady. She Will Truly Be Missed. We Loved Her so Much. Prayers For The Family.

My prayers are with you all- Everleana Walker

My condolences and prayers are with the family. Shilane (Rogers) Davis

My deepest condolences to Willodean family members for their loss

Willodean, treated me like a daughter. She was always kind to me and my sisters. Sending much love to all!

Send my condolences to the Bates and Hogan family Stephanie Pinkston/ Sargent family