It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Helen Bates of South Lyon, Michigan, born in Hindman, Kentucky, who passed away on March 9, 2024, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Helen Bates to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Corbett Amburgey and Mattie Amburgey; and her husband Roscoe Bates. She is survived by : her children, Deborah Davis (Paul) of Springfield, Randolph Bates (Mary Ann) of Taylor and Anthony Bates (Torchie) of Stockbridge. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Phillips Funeral Home & Crematorium

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March 12, 2024

Linda Bennett wrote a sympathy message

“We are so sorry to hear about Granny. She had a heart of gold and we were very blessed to have known her and the Bates Family. She made the beautiful quilt for Dakotas graduation, and we will always cherish it and remember her for the great person she was. ❤️ Love, Linda & Dakota”