Cecilia Bates

Cecilia Bates obituary, Lexington, KY

Cecilia Bates

Cecilia Bates Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Smith & Smith Funeral Home - Lexington on Feb. 24, 2024.

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Cecilia Bates, 81, was born May 16, 1942 and passed away Saturday February 17, 2024. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Cecil Chrystal and Mary Rose Newton, and her son, Yves G. Chrystal. She was a devout follower of Jesus Christ.
She is survived by her children Rosa M. Jackson, Lexington. KY; Troy A. Chrystal (Sandra), Covington, GA; Yvette C. Harris (James), Bridgeport, WV; Cecil T. Chrystal, Lexington, KY; Latonya Morales (Fabian), Lexington, KY; Cousin - Sharon K. Newton; 15 grandchildren, and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

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