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Amanda Bates

1987 - 2012

BORN

1987

DIED

2012

Amanda Bates Obituary

Amanda Lea Bates, 24, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2012. Memorial service: 3 p.m. Thursday, March 29, at Unity Church, 5051 Trail Lake Drive. Mandi was born July 16, 1987, in Fort Worth. She was a very sweet girl and was always concerned for those around her, particularly her family. Mandi will be missed by all who had the opportunity to meet her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bobby Bates Jr. and Shari Lynn Bates; her grandmother, Dorothy Wood; and her great-grandparents, Gladys and Johnnie Lowe. Survivors: Her children, Cassi and Evan; her brother, Johnathan and his adoptive mother, Paige Pauley; half sisters, Raevyn and Jade Phelps; grandparents, Bob and Earlene Bates; great-aunt and great-uncle, Guy and Betty Lewis; and her adoptive parents, William and Lise Cook and their children, Annie and Addison.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Mar. 28, 2012.

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Courtney Robinson

June 5, 2025

Miss you dearly my sweet friend You were always so kind and caring and I wish I was there for you more in the last couple months before your passing. Forever always one of my bestest friends, miss you like angel

Jill Rasmussen

March 23, 2022

I was just thinking about Amanda a few days ago & then this Email from Legacy pops up on my phone reminding me of our dear friend Amanda. She was a joy to be around & is truly missed by all who knew her. We won't forget You My Dear. Rest In Peace.............

July 11, 2018

I still miss you Amanda! Think about you all the time. We had the best memories growing up together. I miss how funny you were, adventurous and larger than life personality. I will always consider you one of my best best friends. Rest In Peace, love you

Joseph Sanders

February 4, 2016

It had been a few years since I talked to her; She was beyond Sweet and Caring. How did she pass away?

Jill Rasmussen

July 15, 2012

I knew Amanda as a child. I helped her learn to read and write. Words cannot express the Love and Affection this child would give to all. She'd light up the room that she entered & was so entertaining. She was eager to please and so caring of others, even as a child. I am blessed to have known her. To all her Family, God Holds Her in the Palm of His Hands.

A friend

April 11, 2012

Sometimes words don't come close to achieving ones feelings about how a person has touched their life. You are missed.

April 5, 2012

Mandi will be miss and my prayers goes out to everyone that came in touch with her. May GOD strenghten you all. Beverly B (Dallas,TX)

Mary Jane Ramirez

March 29, 2012

Only knew Mandi a couple of years, but each time we saw each other was a pleasure. Never did she speak badly of anyone. Always had kind things about people. What a rare quality. She was ever so polite. She was such a nice girl. How sad her life ended so soon. I will keep her and her family in my prayers.

AMY DIAZ

March 29, 2012

MANDI WAS A SWEET AND CARING PERSON!! MANDI U WILL BE MISSED!! BUT I KNOW THAT YOU MY FRIEND ARE IN A BETTER PLACE WITH NO MORE PAIN! MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY OF MANDI

Debbie Fishel

March 29, 2012

I am so very sorry to hear about Mandi. Mandi was my sister, Shari's daughter, and she talked of all her children with much love and affection. I will keep Jade, Raevyn, Johnathan and all of Mandi's family in my prayers.

shirley Tovar

March 28, 2012

We are so so sorry for your loss Mandi was a good friend of my Daughter. She will be missed by so many. My prayers go out to all the family and friends God be with you all

Onya Smith

March 28, 2012

Mandi was one of my best friends, She really was one of the sweetest most wonderful loving people i know. i will miss her everyday.

The Rosses

March 28, 2012

So, so sorry to hear about your loss. My heart goes out to all who loved her.

roselinda "eva" ramirez

March 28, 2012

Mandi was a beauitful person inside n out and totally awesome mother she will be missed n loved by many keep her family in our prayers

March 28, 2012

I hadn't spoken to Mandi in a while, but I did count her as a friend. She was always very sweet and fun to be around.
She will be missed.
Hannah

March 28, 2012

To William and Lise,

We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and our love to you and your family for comfort and peace.

John and Kathy Nelson, Richardson,Tx

Christy "Rayven" Tovar

March 28, 2012

Mandi was such an amazing person. I am lucky to have had her in my life. Now I have another AMAZING angel to watch over me. See you again one day! I will be praying for her family and the rest of her friends.

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