Birth date: Dec 7, 1939 Death date: Dec 17, 2012
Beloved wife of the late Emmitt “Pete”. Loving mother of Winfred Bates, Emmett Bates Jr., Jeff Bates and Gina (Tom) Brew. Grandmother of 8 and great grandmother of 7. Sister of Howard (Jowetta) Breeding, Alice Lark, Phyllis (Bob) Read Obituary
My deepest condolences to the Bates family. I will never forget stopping by and chatting with Rena on the front porch. She is one of the nicest people I have ever met. I loved her and her awesome personality. Her smile would light up a room. She is in the arms of Jesus, and no longer suffers. My love to the family and my sympathies during this time of sorrow.
Melanie Bundy
I'm sorry to hear about the death of your loved ones, but did you know that jesus christ had opened the way to everlasting life .we also learned that the bible foretells a time when death will be no more here at ( revelation 21:4) and also ( ecclesiastes 9:5) says the living are conscious that they will die.I am looking forward to see my loves ones that had passes but at (john 5:28,29) say all those in the memorial tombs will hear jesus voice and come out and at ( acts 24:15) says there is going to be a resurrected both the righteous and the unrighteous. These are the times me myself have lost many loved I loved n death but god is going to make this world a beautiful paradise and we will see our loved ones again if you have question please feel free to contact me at the above address
Our Sister & Aunt
Joey remembers you as Aunt R.
We love you.
Sharon & Jo Jo
we are sorry for your loss you are in our prayers we love all of you
My loving sister
I already miss you, our phone calls every Saturday, sometimes for hours.
I'll miss your birthday cards telling me what a good sister I was, but really you had the most comforting words and the card said so much.
I'll miss you telling me about your flowers and garden. We were so much alike, we loved the same things.
We talked about the Bible for hours and we never got angry with each other.
My fondest memories was when you came to Tennessee and we would sit at the picnic table and you said Bob and I had the best place. We would watch the birds and squirrels for hours.
I'll always love you and miss you more.
Your loving sister Phyllis
Grandma, I love you and I am going to miss you with each day that passes. You put up an amazing fight & you were so strong. I am glad you are in a better place & I know you are watching down on me & my family. Thank you for all the wonderful memories you have given me. I love you
