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Donna Wates Obituary
56 of Laveen, Arizona, passed away on June 30,2009. Visitation: Thursday 7/09/09 6-8PM at Preston Funeral Home 3800 S. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ. Pre-Service Visitation: Friday 7/10/09 9-10 AM at First Institutional Baptist Church 1141 E. Jefferson St. Phoenix, AZ.. Services immediately following at 10.00 AM. Interment: Mesa City Cemetery. Preston Funeral Home serving the family.
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The Metoyer Family
July 14, 2009
The entire Metoyer family sends sincere condolences to the Wates family. We grew up in the same neighborhood with the Wates family and often reflect on the pleasantries of being neighbors and friends. We pray that God will send ministering angels to comfort, console, and strengthen you now and as you face your tomorrows.
Rosalyn Haddix
July 11, 2009
To my daughter Tiffany Wates; Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. I understand this is another hard chapter in your life,but continue to be strong in the lord, for this is what Donna and Gramie would want of. Love Mom.
Esther Sanders
July 11, 2009
My condolences to the family of Donna Wates. I just saw Donna at the retirement meeting and she was looking good, talking and laughing about working 2 more years before her retirement.
I met her as an REA member. Her smile, outfits always with a scarf and her hair were here trademarks.
My heart is saddened that she did not get to enjoy her retirement.
May God Bless and help heal the grief and sadness brought on by death.
July 10, 2009
To the Wates Family,
Donna was a wonderful woman, someone we truly enjoyed and admired. I only wish we could have known her longer. Please feel the comfort of knowing she is with the Lord Jesus and no longer in pain.
God Bless you all and enjoy her little dog Max. She loved that little dog as he did her.
Dave and Sherry Bunger
Max's grandparents
Rochelle Gates
July 9, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of greif. May God be with all of you. I worked with Donna at Bernard Black School
Sharon Avila
July 9, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Janice Johnson
July 9, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. We worked toether at C.J. Jorgensen
Laura Strange-Smit
July 9, 2009
To the family and friends Of Donna Wates,
I would like to express my condolences. I taught with Ms. Wates at Cesar E. Chavez Community School. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Mark Colter
July 9, 2009
On behalf of the "Colter" family, our condolences go out to all of the Wates family Donna was not only a great neighbor, but a true friend. She will truly be missed, and forever loved...God Bless You All !
Mark Colter & The Colter Family
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