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Myrna Bates Obituary
Born September 14, 1939 in Port Jervis, NY she was the daughter of the late Fred and Helen Paddgent Cox. She was a waitress at a Little Caesars Restaurant. Myrna was an avid Bingo and Yahtzee player. She enjoyed photography, sightseeing and animals, especially horses.
Surviving is her son Richard Bates and wife Carrie of TN; a daughter Lorie Bates of Honesdale; a brother Roger Costic of PA; a sister Shelby Decker of NC; grandchildren Melvin Lewis, Dana Jr., Jessica, John and Toni Bates and Keri and Jeri Decker; three great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a son Dana Bates Sr.; daughters Cindy Lewis and Melinda Bates; a grandson Nelson Lewis Jr. and a granddaughter Helen Lewis.
As per her request, cremation was held at Maple Hill at Salem Crematory. A memorial service will be held at Hessling Funeral Home, 428 Main St. Honesdale on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. The family will receive friends from 5 to service time. Interment will be in Middletown at a later date.
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Kelly Rogers
October 22, 2009
Myrna, I am so sorry that over the last year we lost touch. You truly touched my life and I will miss you dearly. I will always have the beautiful memories of the time we shared together. We only knew each other for 3 years and I wish that we had met years ago. You will always be in my heart and evertime I see or play yahtzee I will laugh and think of the HOURS(and cheating) we spent playing it together :) I love and will always miss you.
Jessica Bates
October 22, 2009
Hello to all. I was extremely heart broken when I was told that my grand mother had passed away, and so tragically. She will be in my heart and thoughts until the day that it is my turn to go. Thank you all for the love and support through this tough time.
Carl Tenbus
October 21, 2009
Rich, So sorry to hear about your mom.I have thought about you many times, and wondered how you were doing.Remember the good times, and God loves you. Carl & Gail Tenbus
ROGER&JACKIE MYERS
October 21, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Darrell and Brenda Decker
October 21, 2009
Aunt Myrna- We will miss you dearly.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Myrna and Allen Moeller
October 20, 2009
Aunt Myrna will be missed by all who knew her. She had a good heart and was loved very much. Lots of good memories and laughs. Our thoughts and prayers go to you Lori for all you did for her.
annmarie bates
October 20, 2009
i was so sorry to hear of myrnas passing. i worked w/ her at little little caesars and it was never the same after she left. we miss her and will remember her always.
Susan Zielinski
October 20, 2009
Hello Lori and Family, I want to send my condolences. Myrna and I worked together and were friends at the restaurant. I will try to get to the services on Thursday. Love Sue and Bill Zielinskt
luana and dave scott
October 20, 2009
We will Miss Aunt Myrna dearly. We loved her with all of our hearts. our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
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