Helen Still Bates Obituary

The memory of Helen Still Bates in Dunwoody, Georgia, who passed away on January 1, 2026 at the age of 94, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Helen Still Bates to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Coye Still and Goldie Still; her husband Bill Bates; her children, Mary Mann Derusso and Robert "Bob" Mann; her brother Coye Still, Jr.; and her stepdaughter Mary Bates.

She is survived by: her son Coye Mann (Karen) of Sandy Springs, GA; her grandchildren, McKenzie Mann, Greg Gaines (Lucy) and Cindy Nims (Michael); her great grandchildren, Mary Nims and Gregory Gaines; her sister Merolyn McGee; and her stepchildren, Lee Bates (Ginny), Jerry Bates and Laura Dunn (Phillip).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Missions c/o First United Methodist Church of Marietta, 56 Whitlock Ave NW, Marietta, GA 30064.