It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Pauline Bates of Whitesburg, Kentucky, who passed away at the age of 85, on May 13, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Willie King and Polly Banks King; her spouse Noble Bates; her sister Linda Polly of Whitesburg; and her stepson Bill Bates.

She is survived by : her children, J. H. Bates (Thelma) of Whitesburg, Noble Darrell "Joe" Bates of Whitesburg, Kathy Mullins (Duke) of Whitesburg and Euna Faye "Wissy" Caudill (James) of Tennessee; her stepdaughter Vicki Lowe (R. W.) of Norton, Virginia; her grandchildren, Justin Bates, Maegyn Meeks, Little Ike Caudill, Tarra Carroll, Jill, Rebecca, Vicki and Rick; and her great grandchildren, Kayson, Jace and Brylee.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Letcher Funeral Home Inc.