Beth Bates Martin Obituary

In loving memory of Beth Bates Martin (Gordonsville, Tennessee), who departed this world on April 23, 2025 at the age of 60. Beth leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. 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 parents, William Riley Bates and Marion Star Maynard Bates; her spouse Jerry Lynn Martin; and her sisters, Barbara Heimbach and Victoria Lee.

She is survived by: her children, Thomas Quinton Bates (Monica) of Harrogate, TN and Joshua Evitts of Carthage, TN.; her stepchildren, Savana Martin of Lebanon, TN, Justin Martin (Autumn) of Mt. Juliet, TN and Adam Martin (Rebecca) of Lebanon, TN.; and her siblings, Faye Beckwith (Ralph) of Donelson, TN, Ronnie Bates (Mary) of Smithville, TN, Donnie Bates (Judy) of Lancaster, TN, Jimmy Bates (Diane) of Brush Creek, TN, Judy Mallory of Smithville, TN, Sherrie Bates (David Ward) of Smithville, TN, Jenny Bates (Paul Strack), Gail Petty (Jerry) of Gordonsville, TN, Tina Bates (John Swanson) of Gallatin, TN, Barry Bates (Bobbi) of Lafayette, TN and Molly Slager (Scott Taylor) of Chattanooga, TN..