Sheila Bates Obituary
BATES
formerly Wakerley
née Booth
Sheila
Sadly, in The Royal Blackburn Hospital on Wednesday 29th October 2025 with her loving family by her side, Sheila aged 63 years. Partner to Graeme, much loved mum to Emma, mother-in-law to Andy, loving sister to David, Ian and Karen, also a dear friend to many who will be sadly missed. Sheila's funeral cortege will leave from her own home on Tuesday 18th November at 2.10pm for service and cremation at Burnley Crematorium at 2.30pm. Family flowers only, donations are being received to The British Heart Foundation, c/o and all inquiries to Alderson and Horan Funeral Service, 128 Rossendale Road, Burnley, BB11 5DH.
Tel. 01282 427483.
Published by Burnley Express on Nov. 14, 2025.