of Alexander, AR
September 13, 1948 - November 1, 2021
Brenda Sue Bates, 73, of Alexander, Arkansas passed away on November 1, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Raymon and Carlene Spears.
Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, siblings Bobby, Buster, Tommy, Gay, Geneva, Loretta, Joy, Deloris, June and Pat, and grandsons Dakota Bates and Nicholas Ridgeway.
Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Willard Bates; children, Butch Bates, Johnny Bates, Tina Collins (Dale), Kim Ragan (Lee Roy), Aaron Bates (Ashton); Grandchildren, Johnny Bates Jr., Corey Bates, Eddie Ridgeway Jr. (Ashley), Andrew Bates (Samantha), Sabrina Halpaine (Dallas), Justin Ridgeway (Robyn), Allison Wilson (Krystale), Jacob Bates (Payton), Josh Ridgeway, Joe Ridgeway (Faith), Sam Vardaman (Lela), Brandon Ragan, Carlen Bates; 15 great grandchildren, sisters, Joan Halsey, Sandy Kirksey (Pete), and Nora Tackett (John).
She was a long-time member of Zion Lutheran Church of Avilla.
She never met a stranger and she brought so much laughter to others. Her favorite holiday was Christmas and she loved collecting toys throughout the year to hand out to the children at the food pantry she volunteered at. She was also known to dress up like Santa to visit patients at the hospital. She loved her family with all her heart. She will be missed by so many.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Arkansas Health Center, Kindred Hospice, and Saline Memorial Hospital for the care that Brenda received.
Visitation for Brenda will be on Sunday, November 7, 2021, from 3 to 5 P.M. at Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at 1:30. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park.
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15 Condolence(s)
Linda Stuckey
Sunday, November 7, 2021
Deepest sympathy and condolences to the Bates family.
John and Phyl Bates
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Brenda had a wonderful personality, was fun to be around, and was smiling all the time. Couldn't ask for a better sister-in-law. Our hearts go out to her loved ones.
Richard Mills
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
I'm very sorry for your loss. I know Brenda was a remarkable woman who knew that her family loved her way more than any words could describe. Please know that my family is praying for yours as you navigate through this most difficult chapter. You are loved.
Pauline ragan
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
I did not know u but but kim is a lovely person I know you are going too be missed by her u are at peace now
Linda Sivewright
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Tina, your in my thoughts and prayers.!!
La Gail Branham
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
So thankful to have had the opportunity of having you as a Freind and working with you at Lawson school. You will be greatly missed!
Prayers for your family during this time of loss.
Jennifer Carroll
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Keeping you all in my prayers.
Helen Ellenburg
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Prayers for the family
Doris A Cox
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Rest in peace precious friend until we meet again! Love and prayers to Tina ,all family and friends !
Shannon Hughes (Nikki Bean)
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Brenda was such a loving person. She would spend hours with my grandma. I loved to hear them to talk about their shows ( soap operas). Just to her her laugh again would be amazing. Sending all my love to the family
Connie Helmich
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
To the Bates family and friends. Prayers of peace for this loss.
Lillian Turner
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Prayers for all her family and friends
Laura Langley
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Brenda was a very sweet woman. I enjoyed my time taking care of her at AHC. My prayers and thoughts are woth the family in this time.
Sabrina halpaine
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
You will be missed until we meet again hopefully we can get some yard sailing in up there in heaven
Judy and Lonnie Whaley
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.