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Minnie Bates Obituary
Minnie Powell Bates passed from this life on Thursday February 26, 2026, in Austin TX.
Visitation Services will be Friday March 06, 2026, at Marrs-Jones Funeral Home 110 American Legion Rd Smithville, TX78957
Funeral Services will be Saturday March 07, 2026, at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church 409 Walker St Smithville, TX 78957 (Time TBA)
Burial will follow at Sweet Hill Cemetery Upton TX.
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Mar
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Visitation
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Marrs-Jones Funeral Home
110 American Legion Rd, Smithville, TX 78957
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Marrs-Jones Funeral Home, All Faiths of the Pines ChapelOnly 6 days left for delivery to next service.