of Clarksville, AR
November 28, 1935 - October 27, 2020
Owalah Lou (Fields) Bates was born November 28, 1935, in Enid, OK. She departed this life on October 27, 2020, at the age of 84 years. On August 17, 1953 she was joined in marriage to Paul D. Bates. There were three daughters born to this union: Melony Kay, Lesa Faye and Annette Alise. She was a member of Church of Christ. During their years of marriage, she enjoyed following her husband around as a preacher's wife, and she enjoyed spending time sewing and cooking.
Owalah is survived by two daughters Melony Kay Cutchall and husband Donny of Fouke, AR; Lesa Faye Avaritt and husband Keith of Clarksville; seven grandchildren and twenty four great-grandchildren; one brother Lyle Fields of TX; and one sister Glenda Siemens and husband Gene of Clarksville.
Owalah was preceded in death by her parents, James J. & Rena Faye (Coleman) Fields; her husband Paul D. Bates; one daughter Annette Alise Bates.
Visitation will be held, 4:00-6:00 PM, family will meet friends and family 6:00-8:00 PM, Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Service will be held 10:00 A.M. Friday, October 30, 2020 at Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel with Keith Avaritt & Terry Avaritt. Burial will follow at Minnow Creek Cemetery. Jeremy Avaritt, Clint Avaritt, Josh Avaritt, Shane Cutchall, Skyelar Lee, and Mike Mahoney will serve as pallbearers.
We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance to 100 people at one time. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering.
Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home, online guestbook available at
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clarksville
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24 Condolence(s)
Randy Thomason
Saturday, October 31, 2020
So sorry, Prayers for the family!
Hubert George and Family
Friday, October 30, 2020
So Sorry we were not able to be with our Christian family but love y’all, we will truly miss Sister Bate. Our prayers are with y’all.
Bro. And SiS. H. George
Hubert George and Family
Friday, October 30, 2020
So Sorry we were not able to be with our Christian family but love y’all, we will truly miss Sister Bate. Our prayers are with y’all.
Bro. And SiS. H. George
betty johnson
Friday, October 30, 2020
sorry for your loss
Billie goodson
Friday, October 30, 2020
Wel loved the BAtes family so much.
Larry & Johnnie Trekell
Friday, October 30, 2020
"... if by reason of strength, fourscore..." Owalah is, and has been a strong Christian example. Thank God for dedicated saints such as Paul & Owalah.
Larry & Johnnie Trekell
Friday, October 30, 2020
"... if by reason of strength, fourscore..." Owalah is, and has been a strong Christian example. Thank God for dedicated saints such as Paul & Owalah.
Don Bryamt
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Anita and I hold many great memories of good times spent with Paul and Owalah in their home and ours and trips together. I will forever be indebted the the two of them for getting us into the ministry. Paul was a tremendous influence on me in his preaching and all around enjoyable person. Our prayers are with the family knowing the grief of giving up a mother. May God's Holy Spirit rest upon you and give you strength and comfort. Wish we could have been there, but our heats are with you. God's grace be with you all. Don and Anita Bryant
Beth Bryant
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Love and prayers to all; she was a very sweet, Christian lady.
JR and Louise Todd
Thursday, October 29, 2020
So sorry for your loss.
Jack and Arlene Porter
Thursday, October 29, 2020
We all join you in your sorrow as a generation passes on and pray for your comfort in happy memories of the love shared with all of you.
MARIETTA TIPTON
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Melvin & Kathy Allen
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Owalah was a wonderful Christian wife and mother. Our deepest sympathy to her family.
Patricia Nall
Thursday, October 29, 2020
So sorry for your loss. She lived a long and happy life with your dad and she's united with him once again. One of many memories I have of her is the day she was the dishwasher after a meal at our house. She washed and washed. Finally, she asked me if I was cleaning out the refrigerator! I assured her I was not and all was well.
Tammy Anderson
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Praying for you all! Owalah was such a sweet one. May the good lord bless you all as you make this transition.
David and Rowena Meador
Thursday, October 29, 2020
You are in our thoughts and prayers
Loita Hathaway
Thursday, October 29, 2020
I loved Owalah; it was a joy to visit with her. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. You have the peace of knowing she was a Christian.
SHARON NIPP SIEMENS
Thursday, October 29, 2020
SOOO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF THIS AWESOME CHRISTIAN LADY! MY HEART IS SADDENED AT THE LOSS OF HER AND HER HUSBAND!!
Mitzi Streety
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of this sweet Christian lady. We always enjoyed getting to see them when they visited the Brownfield Church of Christ Congregation. Such a faithful servant to Gods kingdom. Our hearts and prayers go out to her precious family. We love y'all lots!
Love Riky and Mitzi Streety
Rodney and Wilma Cutchall
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
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Dianne Lafayette
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
So very sorry for your loss. May she rest in comfort and peace. Prayers for all who sorrow at her passing.
Brian and Tammie Gaddy
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love ,
Brian, Tammie, Landry and Lakin Gaddy
Marjorie King
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
You have my deepest sympathy for the death of Owalah. She was truly loved by everyone who knew her and she certainly will be greatly missed. We know she is resting in peace, awaiting the reunion of all her loved ones.
Tom and Cynthia Nighswonger
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Our sympathy at the passing of dear, sweet Owalah. She was special to so many, and we were blessed to know her! Prayers for all her family.
Tom and Cynthia Nighswonger