Laura Mae Bates Obituary
The family announces the passing of Laura Mae Bates of Toronto, Ohio on June 1, 2026. Laura, born on November 27, 1934, 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 Laura Mae Bates to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Gerald Bishop and Laura Bishop (Ammon); her husband Clarence'Benny'Bates; her son Scott Bates; her stepson David L. Bates; her grandmother Nora Ammon; her great grandchild Isabella Hill; her siblings, Carol Tanner, Larry and Edward Bishop; and her husband Benny.
She is survived by: her children, Kathy Smith (Jim) of Toronto, Pam Liddick (Jeff) of Alta Vista, KS, Nora Holmes (Bob) of Toronto, Jake Bates of Toronto, Angel of Toronto, Bruce Bates of Toronto, Joann Westbrook (Dewey) of Toronto and Margaret Bates of Toronto; her stepson Darrell Bates (Brenda) of Orlando, FL; and her brother Dick Bishop of Wichita, KS. She is also survived by 28 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson.
