Norma Dosha Bates Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Norma Dosha Bates of McMinnville, Tennessee, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 7, 2025 at the age of 87. 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 Norma Dosha Bates to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Louie and Willie Mable Hobbs Dodson; her siblings, Thomas, Gary Dodson (Gail) and Yvonne Drake; and her sons-in-law, Marek Sadlon and William Carl Roberts.
She is survived by: her children, Tamela Roberts of McMinnville, TN, Gregory Alan Bates of McMinnville, TN and Jennifer Fults of McMinnville, TN; her grandchildren, Blake Sadlon (Tiffany), Marek Sadlon (Megan), Chandler Roberts, Clinton Mansel and Jose Bates; her great grandchildren, Lake Sadlon, Faith Sadlon, Marek Sadlon, Jr., Memphis Sadlon and Maely Sadlon; and her brother Fred Dodson (Darlene) of Nashville, TN. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Thursday, December 11th 2025 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the High Funeral Home (101 College St, McMinnville, TN 37110). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 11th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
