Lucy (LaVerne) Anderson Bates Obituary
The passing of Lucy (LaVerne) Anderson Bates (Rutledge, Tennessee) occurred on October 12, 2026. Lucy, born on January 19, 1937, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Lucy (LaVerne) Anderson Bates or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her husband Tarence Bates (Tood); her daughter Sheila Kitts; her parents, Frank Anderson and Mildred Anderson; and her siblings, Ella Mae Roberts, Johnnie McCurry, Sherle Tyson, Jenny Brown, Paul Anderson, Bobby Anderson and Lynn Anderson.
She is survived by: her daughters, Donna (Donnie Collins) and Ronda Bates; her grandchildren, Bradley Summers, Stephen Kitts (Sondra), Wesley Kitts (Amanda), Justin Summers (Kim) and Suzette Strickland (Rodney); her great grandchildren, Brooklyn Ortiz (Brian), Tyler Summers, Joshua Kitts, Kesia Diamond (Nick), MaKaylee Summers (Blake), Zaylon Kitts, Brilee Kitts, Colby Summers (Lyndzee) and Jacob Summers; her great great grandchildren, Cora Ortiz, Deacon, Ella Diamond, Sara Summers and Veda Summers; and her siblings, Meryle Kitts, Beverly Anderson, Jeryle Anderson and Jimmy Anderson. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service was held on Friday, October 16th 2026 at 10:45 AM and at 11:00 AM at the Sunrise Baptist Church Cemetery (255 Sunrise Church Ln, Rutledge, TN 37861).
