Darlene Bates Obituary
We announce the death of Darlene Bates in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, who passed away on September 1, 2026, at the age of 82. Darlene will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Darlene Bates to pay them a last tribute.
Darlene will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Darlene will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Darlene’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harland Wright and Maybelle Wright (Sprague); her husband Harry Bates; her son Stephen Bates; and her brother Linford Wright.
She is survived by: her children, Sherry Koger and Harold "Jay" Bates, Jr.; and her siblings, Eugene Wright (Linda), Shirley Harris (Jack) and Patricia Crittenden (James "Skip"). She is also survived by four grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
