Sandra Marie Bates

Sandra Marie Bates obituary, Ponchatoula, LA

Sandra Marie Bates

Sandra Bates Obituary

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Sandra Marie Bates passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 78. She was born on Monday, April 5, 1943 in Independence, Louisiana to the late Viola Trosclair Bowman Berner and the late Albert "Ted" Bowman. She was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana. Sandra is survived by her husband of 58 years, Charles Bates; children, Carla B. Drury (Steve), William "Billy" Bates, Dawn B. Graves (Mike), and Charles J. "Chucky" Bates (Mara); grandchildren, Heather Perrin, Kacie Burkhalter, Tyler Bates, Colin Bates, Reagan Miller, Jenna Graves, and Kristen Graves; sister, Rita Wall; and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. In addition to her parents, Sandra was also preceded in death by her brother, Albert "Ted" Bowman. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Ponchatoula, 100 W. Magnolia Street, Ponchatoula, Louisiana 70454, on Monday, September 13, 2021 beginning at 9:00 AM until the funeral service begins at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow in Wetmore Cemetery, Ponchatoula, Louisiana. To view and sign the family guest book, please visit www.harrymckneely.com.

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Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Homes & Crematory - Hammond

2000 N Morrison Blvd, Hammond, LA 70401

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January 10, 2022

Raegan Burkhalter posted to the memorial.

October 20, 2021

Evelyn Sanders posted to the memorial.

September 10, 2021

Donna Spears Gray posted to the memorial.

Raegan Burkhalter

January 10, 2022

I was Sandra's great, grandaughter and she was a blessing in disguise. Every time I would go to her house, she would have a meal cooked and served for us. Even if she didn't expect us to come, she would whip up something quick. She was a true southern bell.

Evelyn Sanders

October 20, 2021

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and the family.

Donna Spears Gray

September 10, 2021

I remember her beautiful smile! There always seemed to be something especially gentle in her heart for others.

JD Spears

September 9, 2021

Please accept our deepest condolences. Y'all have always been family and we love you all. From all the Spears...

vestaW orourke

September 8, 2021

sandra was one of my best friends in high school and she and charles were sweethearts even back then. I will miss her a lot. My heart goes out to Charles and their family.

Gordon Anderson

September 8, 2021

So sorry for your loss. Her husband Charlie Bates has been my idol down on pass Manchac since I was a kid. Many Good memories to cherish. Our prayers are with you.

Sharon Juhasz

September 8, 2021

I'm so sorry for your lost. Sending prayers for your family.

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