Katherine E. Bates Obituary
The passing of Katherine E. Bates (Venice, Florida) occurred on October 6, 2026. Katherine, born on May 23, 1980, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Katherine touched many lives and will be remembered fondly for the moments shared and the memories created. Family, friends, and colleagues extend their love and support during this time. While Katherine’s presence will be missed, the influence she had on others will remain. Those who knew her will carry forward memories that reflect her character and spirit.
She was predeceased by: her daughter Harper. She is survived by: her children, Kaylee, Addison, Kennedy and Jacob; her mother Jami Turner of Merrimac; her brothers, Ryan Turner of San Pedro and Michael Turner of Saline; her significant other Chris Bowman of Venice, Florida.; and her father Robert Turner of Venice.
During the COVID-19 pandemic she was recruited by FEMA and deployed to the Harlingen Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas to care for seriously ill COVID patients through the Department of Health and Human Services.
