Carol Lynn Bates Obituary
We bid farewell to Carol Lynn Bates of Spruce Pine, North Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 18, 2025 at the age of 81. Carol touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Campbell and Olive Drake Campbell; and her siblings, Patricia Schlitz, Donna Schavey, Ronnie and Bill Campbell.
She is survived by: her children, Michael Brown, Patricia Gibbs (Shepherd) and Harvey Bates (Misty); her grandchildren, Spenser Brown, Daniel Brown, Carrie Waldroup (Luke), Justin Bates, Kurtis Brown (Rikka) and Kraig Brown; and her great grandchildren, Ryan Brown, Elliana Brown, Aiden Brown, Parker Brown and Dutton Michael Waldroup.
