Kelli Howard-Bates Obituary

December 10, 2021

Virgil T Amison wrote a sympathy message

“was a puddle. I am crying while typing this. I hope for the family you all heal and become stronger, I hope that you Mrs. Howard is watching over your loved ones and that you are at peace. Thank you for all the lessons you taught me, all the love and motivation you gave me. Thank you, Virgil Amison. "God is my Refuge and Strength" Psalm 46”

December 10, 2021

Virgil T Amison wrote a sympathy message

“He would say that you are good, I wish I asked him for your number so at least I could have said hi directly, I don't recall if I asked him to say hi for me and if I did I hope he did it. Mrs. Howard when I heard that you passed away from Hansen I was coping with the loss of my animal to sickness that same day of hearing that news and it hit me harder with two deaths but your was the one that shattered me. I went home later that night and prayed and I hope you heard it, I cried my eyes until it”

December 10, 2021

Virgil T Amison wrote a sympathy message

“(Virgil) I can hear you while I am typing this saying "Wassup Virgil" or "Hey Virgil how are you doing" or even " Virgil you need to tell your brother to fix his stuff" I miss you so much Mrs. Howard, for what I would give to say hi to you again and hear you. I know my pain doesn't amount to your family's pain who knew you better than me, but I want your family to know that I am here and I am listening and hoping to help them. I always ask Hansen "How is Mrs.Howard", "How is your Grandma"”

December 10, 2021

Virgil T Amison wrote a sympathy message

“Hey Mrs. Howard family I am Virgil Amsion by which some of you may know me, well at least Hansen does and Mrs. Howard did. Mrs. Howard, I wish I could be there to see you one last time, I can't because I am sick and quarantining until I have my results. I was telling Hansen I remember during 5th grade you would see my class and always sing Jat Joe song All the way up. "ALL THE WAY UP YEAAA" Is what you would say to me and you would say I am going somewhere good in life. (I am going to continue)”

December 4, 2021

Theta Young wrote a sympathy message

“KELLI REALLY GOT IT GOING ON NOW BEING IN THE HAND & CARE (TOTALLY HEALED) BY THE ALMIGHTY GOD IMMENSELY ENJOYING THE JOYS AND TREASURES OF HEAVEN!!! MY SINCEREST CONDOLENCES TO PAUL JR, AND FAMILIES OF THE BATES & KELLI!!! LUV, THETA BATES YOUNG”