Merium Bates Obituary
The family of Merium Bates of Amenia, New York announces her passing on July 21, 2026. Merium, born on October 31, 1936, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Murphy and Bernice Murphy (Benson); and her siblings, James, Richard, Paul and Ella.
She is survived by: her sister Theresa Farrell; her husband Carlton Phillip Bates; her children, Diane Clow (late Steven), Carlton "Carty" Bates (Jennifer), Darlene Bates and Denise Bates; and her grandchildren, Raquel (Gregg), Chelsea (Mitchel), Casee (Jonathan), Dominick, Benjamin (Abby), Carter (Lydia), Alaina (Matthew), Jake, Carlton and Merium.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Merium's name to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Northeastern New York Chapter, 22 Computer Drive West, Albany, NY 12205 or online at https://www.cff.org.
