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Gail Bates Obituary

Gail L. Bates, born April 19, 1940 in Santa Barbara, CA went to be with our Lord and Savior on October 24, 2005. She fought a long courageous battle with breast cancer for 12 years. She is survived by her loving husband, D. Wayne Bates; daughter, Michele Martinez and husband, Don; son, Greg Bates and wife, Ginger; and five wonderful grandchildren, whom she adored. SERVICES Visitation will be on Thursday, October 27, 2005 from 6:00 8:30 PM at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North. Memorial services will be held at 3:30 PM on Friday, October 28, 2005 at Castle Hills First Baptist Church 220 NW Military Dr. San Antonio, TX 78213 with Rev. Buckner Fanning officiating. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to the American Cancer Society or to the CTRC in her memory. You may sign the on-line guestbook at www.missionparks.com under the obituary section. Mission Park Funeral Chapels North.

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Published by San Antonio Express-News on Oct. 26, 2005.

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