Martha Bates Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Martha Bates of Princeton, Indiana, born in South Roxana, Illinois, who passed away on June 26, 2020, at the age of 72, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Martha Bates or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Dale E. Hayes and Lucille Hayes (Christy); and her siblings, Ricky, Jack, Butch Hayes, Shelba McEuen, Kathryn Whitaker and Judith Rigdon.
She is survived by: her husband Jerry R. Bates; her daughter Gayla Schafer (Brent); her granddaughter Leesa M. West; and her brother Theodore Hayes (Leora) of South Roxana, IL. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.