Myra Jean Bates Obituary
The family announces the passing of Myra Jean Bates (Lexington, North Carolina) on September 12, 2026. Myra, born on April 4, 1949, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Myra Jean Bates to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Reuben Davis and Dallie Floyd Davis; her nephew Ian Michael Davis; Mathew E. Bates. She is survived by: her husband Bates Attorney; her siblings, Janie Davis, Janice Davis-Patella and Jerry Randy Davis (Davonna); her niece Elka Davis (James); her nephew Benji Koontz; her great-nephews, Ambrose and Ian-James Petre; her cousins, Mike Misenheimer (Lynn) and Dr. Timothy Misenheimer (Lesia); her stepsibling's children, Donna Patella, Andrea Brothers (Doug) and Mark Patella (Greg); and her pets, Josie, Joe and Dolly.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Jean's name to Randolph County Animal Shelter 1370 County Land Rd, Randleman, NC 27317.
