Ruth P. Bates Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on May 24, 2026, at the age of 81, Ruth P. Bates (Palmyra, Pennsylvania) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth P. Bates to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James R. Moore and Florence Margaretta Moore (Benson); and her brothers, Richard L. Moore and James D. Moore. She is survived by: her husband Robert L. Bates; her children, Michele R. Black (Richard), Robert L. Bates, Jr. (Karen), Michael D. Bates (Dawn) and Gregory S. Bates; and her grandchildren, Victoria Lopez, Alexandria Humpert, Erica Black, Emily Black, Nichole Bates, Shane Bates, Kelly Black, Kortney Bates, Maggie Black, Rachel Bates, Reagan Bates, Damon Bates, Shamber Drapeau and James Drapeau. She is also survived by ten great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to North Annville Bible Church, 4590 Hill Church Road, Annville, PA 17003.
