Barbara Bateman Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Barbara Bateman (Nashville, Tennessee), born in Chicago, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 86, on April 1, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Mildren Shannon and Jesse Shannon; her siblings, Jack, James and Peggy O'Kain; her brother-in-law Jerry O'Kain; her niece Pam O'Kain; and her stepsons, Thomas Bateman II and Scott Bateman.
She is survived by: her husband Thomas Bateman (Tom); her stepsons, Chris, Paul (Karen) and Rhett Bateman (Kecia); her grandchildren, Thomas "Buster" Bateman III (Louisa), Drew (Heather), Aaron (Lucinda), Nick Bateman (Jenna), Casey Chauvin (Chris) and Audrey Nolte (Alex); her sisters, Judi and Carolyn Shannon; and her daughter-in-law Susie Bateman.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to a charity of your choice.
