We are sad to announce that on April 20, 2022, at the age of 85, Nancy Bates of Gillespie, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, David Curtis Smith and Marguerite Sophia Smith (Boyd); her husband William A Bates; her brother George Boyd Smith; and her grandson Andrew Mulvany.

She is survived by : her children, Paulette Mulvany (Brian) of Ferguson, MO, Mary Whittington (David) of Springfield, MO, Gina Caccioppo (Thomas) and George Caccioppo of Springfield, MO; and her sister Dorothy Rondi of Toano, VA. She is also survived by 2 grandsons, 6 granddaughters and 10 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorials to be made to Adopt A Pet, PO Box 53, Benld, IL, 62009.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kravanya Funeral Home