Mary Joyce Bates Obituary
The memory of Mary Joyce Bates (Chelsea, Oklahoma), who passed away on September 14, 2025 at the age of 80, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parent Loyd; her husband Paul Bates; her brother Leon; and her daughter-in-law Tina Bates. She is survived by: her children, Darrin Bates (Kassie) and Paula Brennen (Trent); her grandchildren, Kyle Miller (Alexa), Alisha McDowell (Shaun), Ashley Quinn and Colton Meloy; her great grandchildren, Brantley Alden Miller and Isabella Quinn; and her sister-in-law Dorthy White. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
