Bernice Bates Obituary
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Bernice had lived in Northwest Arkansas for 52 years after moving from Southwest City, Missouri with her husband, Donald, who preceded her in death. She was a homemaker who enjoyed doing puzzle books and talking on the phone.
Along with her husband, Bernice was preceded in death by her parents.
Bernice is survived by three sons: Ronald Leon Bates of Decatur, Freddie Dean Bates of Sulphur Spring, and David E. Bates of Sulphur Springs; two daughters: Donna Spence of Colcord,Oklahoma, and Rebecca Jo Herron of Sulphur Springs; three sisters: Ruby, Mae, and Geneva; one brother, Omar; 23 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
A graveside service for Bernice will be Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:00am at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Gravette.
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