Iris Rose Bates Obituary
The world bids farewell to Iris Rose Bates of Zanesville, Ohio, departing on December 6, 2025 at the age of 76. Iris leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Iris Rose Bates to show support.
As Iris departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Iris. Though Iris may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harvey Sr. Fogle and Oweda Fogle (Coleman); her husband Martin Albert Bates; her son Alan Paul Hicks; and her siblings, Harvey, Emma and Chuck.
She is survived by: her grandsons, Michael Hicks (Elyshia), Brett Hicks (Brittany) and Cody Bittner; her daughter-in-law Brenda Bates; and her brother Larry Fogle (Pam). She is also survived by several nieces and nephews as well as many other friends and family.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 11th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Burrell Funeral Services (414 La Salle St, Zanesville, OH 43701). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 11th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
