Paula Bates's obituary , Passed away on October 15, 2025 in Wichita, Kansas

Paula Bates

October 15, 2025

Wichita, Kansas

Paula Bates's obituary , Passed away on October 15, 2025 in Wichita, Kansas

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Paula Bates Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Paula Bates (Wichita, Kansas), who passed away, on October 15, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Paula Bates to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Albert Hayes and Blanche Hayes; her husband John Charles Bates; her son John Albert Lee Bates; and her brother Thomas Hayes.

She is survived by: her daughters, Desiree Bates (Keaton Mickulesku) and Jaime Dunn (Lance Dunn); her grandchildren, Morgan Dunn, KC Dunn and Ryker Mickulesku; her sister Ginger Garrison; and her nephews, Jim Garrison and Tim Garrison.

Charities The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Paula Bates 's name.

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