Eirtha Dates Obituary
She graduated from Rosenwald High School with honors. She moved to Anderson, Indiana for better opportunities. She was housekeeper and nanny until she landed a job with General Motors and remained there until retirement.
She married Hanna Dates Jr. and they were married for over 56 years. She believed and loved in helping and volunteering at her church, Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church when she could.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Hanna Dates, Jr.
She is survived by her sister Betty Wise. Children Marian Faye Cook, Anthony Orlando Adams, Leonard Hanna Dates, James Terry Dates, Eric Terrell Dates and Marcus Henry Dates. Brothers-in-law George (Sandra) Garrett, Larry Garrett and Henry Calhoun. Sisters-in-law Elma Calloway, Ruby Cilop, Nellie Heath and Annette Scale. Also, eight grandchildren, eight great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
On behalf of L. C. May Funeral Services, we want to send our deepest condolences to the Dates family and thank you for allowing us to serve you.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Eirtha Mae Dates, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
2024 S Madison Avenue, Anderson, IN 46016
Make a Donation
in Eirtha Dates's name
People and places connected with Eirtha
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Eirtha's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Eirtha Dates's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
