Carol Leone Bates Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Carol Leone Bates in Muncie, Indiana, who passed away on December 21, 2025 at the age of 87. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Carol Leone Bates to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Dissinger and Bernice Dissinger (Steward); and her husband David Lee Bates. She is survived by: her sisters, Marilyn Steiner (Richard) of Fort Wayne, IN, Arlene Motter (John) of Fort Wayne, IN and Dee Ramsey (Jim) of Fort Wayne, IN.; her children, Brent Bates (Patty) of Yorktown, VA, Chris Bates (Rae) of Denver, IN, Darren Bates (Kay) of Muncie, IN, April Streigle (Jay) of Camby, IN, Eric Bates (Edgena) of Snohomish, WA, Angel Fischer (David) of Ashburn, VA and Neal Bates (Sara) of Marion, IN; her grandchildren, Shawn Bates, Cassie Streigle, Allie Streigle and Sara Bates; and her great grandchildren, Elia Bates and John Bates. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
