Clara Manns Bates Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Clara Manns Bates (Decatur, Georgia), whose life came to an end on April 28, 2026 at the age of 83, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Clara Manns Bates or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Isaac Manns and Bernice Fikes Manns; and her brother Isaac Manns, Jr. of Birmingham, Alabama.. She is survived by: her son Jerome Bates Jr. (Schyuler); her husband Jerome Bates Sr.; her son Delton Bates (Sandra); her siblings, Alice Moore, Nancy Edmonds and Charlie Manns; her grandchildren, Delton Bates Jr. (Amber), Kendall Bates, Jordan Bates, Jaylen Bates, Kennedy Streeter and Sheridan Bates; and her great grandchildren, Ryleigh Bates and Dakari Bates. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.