Wilma Marie Bates Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Wilma Marie Bates of Wooster, Ohio, born in Caldwell, Ohio, who passed away on March 30, 2024, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Wilma Marie Bates to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by : her parents, Edward J Nau and Nola Nau (Miller); her husband Kenneth L Bates; her son Michael D Bates; and her siblings, Harold J Nau (Joan) and Beverly A Nau.
She is survived by : her sister Donna N Safigan (James); her children, Kenneth E Bates (Mimi), Lisa A Crawford (Mike) and Theresa L Swinehart (Stuart); and her daughter-in-law Kathy Bates. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren; her 15 great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces, nephew, and in-laws.
