Elsie L. Bates Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on March 30, 2026, at the age of 82, Elsie L. Bates of Guin, Alabama passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Elsie L. Bates to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Junior Gunnels and Nettie Taylor Gunnels; and her brothers, John Gunnels and Paul Gunnels. She is survived by: her husband Phillip Bates; her sons, Carl Bourland (Kelli) and Jason Bourland (Malinda); her grandchildren, Tiffany Canida (T. J.), Michael Bourland, Austin Bourland (Kadra) and Mason Bourland (Mackenzie); her great grandchildren, Rafe, Myles, Townes, Emory Bourland, Russell, Raegan, Rowyn, River and Gracie Galloway; and her siblings, Vera Hill (Terry), Lenora Hubbert and David Gunnels (Ann). She is also survived by nieces, nephews and other family members.
