Pearl "Louise" BATES

BATES, Pearl "Louise"

85, died Wednesday Aug. 6, 2015 peacefully at home with her family close by. She was born Sept. 6, 1929 in Bass River, MA, to Alton and Lillian (Nickerson) Barlow from Nova Scotia. Louise met her husband, Russell Bates when she was 17 years old in Rhode Island. He swept her off her feet and they were married July 24, 1948. Louise and Russell were blessed with four children they dearly loved. The family moved from Lincoln, RI to Warren, MI, then to Raytown, MO, followed by a life of retirement in St. Petersburg. Louise was a homemaker who took great care of her family, and worked hard to serve them and others. The Bates' house was always busy with family cook-outs and pool parties, serving her famous grinders, meatballs, and apple pies. Louise loved the Lord, spending the majority of her life in Bible study and service. She was an active member of Christian Women's Club, enjoying the fellowship of women in her hometowns. In Florida, Louise volunteered for Hospice, and was a Mary Kay Representative. Louise is survived by her children, Allan (Paula), Carol, Barbara (Danny), and Jimmy; 10 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Louise is preceded in death by her husband, Russell; mother and father; brothers, Richard and James. Louise will be inurned with her husband at The VA National Cemetery in Bay Pines, FL. A private family ceremony time is to be determined.