Ethel (Squeak) Bates Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ethel (Squeak) Bates (Etowah, Tennessee), who passed away on October 6, 2020, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ethel (Squeak) Bates to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, J. C. Hicks and Gertie Hicks; her husband Raymond Bates; and her siblings, Emar Carver, Mae Rymer, Leland Hicks, Will Hicks and Elzie Hicks.

She is survived by: her son Randall; her daughter-in-law Faye Bates of Benton; her daughter Kathleen; her son-in-law Kevin Lillard of Reliance; her grandchildren, Chris Bates of Benton, Kristine Bates of Nashville, Josh Lillard of Ashville, NC and Zachary (Haley Lillard) of Benton; her great grandchildren, Joseph Bates, Skyver Bates and Hayden Lillard; her sister Marie Dockery of Tellico Plains; and her sister-in-law Rosene Bates of Dalton, GA. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, neighbors and friends.