Gwendolyn S Bates Obituary

Gwendolyn S Bates of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on June 14, 2026. Gwendolyn, born on April 6, 1939, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gwendolyn S Bates to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Eugene Clay and Nancy Viola Strickland; her husband Charles "Buddy" Bates; and her brothers, Dr. Lyldon Strickland (Martha Jean) and Dr. Chalmus Strickland.

She is survived by: her children, Barry (Sisty), Brenda (Paul) and Brian (Christie); her grandchildren, Connor, Kelsey (Chris), Hagan (Rachel), Laura, Steven (Carrie), Jaclyn (Parker), Alex (Elizabeth), Matthew, Taylor (Antonella) and Alan (Lindsay); her great grandchildren, Hudson, Harris, Emma, Hailey, Tessa, Aurelia, James and Roland; her brother Dr. Joe Strickland (Gail); and her sister-in-law Diane Strickland. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.