Joyce Anne Bates Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joyce Anne Bates (Muncie, Indiana), who passed away on November 26, 2023, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Curtis and Anna Bantz (Vining); her husband Howard L. Bates; her daughter Jeanne L. Bates; and her daughter-in-law Debra Bates.
She is survived by: her children, Andrea Benson (Philip) and Michael Bates (Carolyn); her grandchildren, Ben Bates, Jason Russell, Carrie Reed (Derek), Lisa Haagen (Jared), Jennifer Rector (Clarence) and Stefanie Benson (Jason Duston); and her great grandchildren, Olivia, Abby of Andrew, A. J., Morgan, Kellen, Kyler and Kate.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Cancer Services of East Central Indiana – Little Red Door, 413 S. Tillotson, Muncie, IN 47304.
