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She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Faye Dodson; and son, Aaron Bates.
Beverly was a case manager and registered nurse for Blue Cross Blue Shield for 20 years.
She is survived by her husband, Keith Bates; children, Eric Bates and Kelsey (Ryan) Topolski; stepchildren, Robbie and Rachel Bates; grandchildren, Isaac, Oliver and Tucker Topolski; brother, Don (Leslie) Dodson; niece, Cindy (Stan) Day; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. on Monday, May 8, in the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Rev. Denny Patrick officiating.
Interment will take place at LaFayette Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers are Robbie Bates, Stan Day, Garrett Day, Steve Bates, Ryan Topolski, and Ben Stacks.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, May 7, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
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