Linda J. Bates Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Linda J. Bates of Sweetwater, Tennessee is shared. Linda, born on March 10, 1947, passed away on September 21, 2026. 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 Linda J. Bates to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Bob Patterson and Margaret Patterson; her husband Don E. Bates; her daughter Denise Davis; and her grandson Will Duggan.
She is survived by: her brother Bill; her sister-in-law Sylvia Patterson; her sister Mary; her brother-in-law Mike Runyon; her grandchildren, Leslie Moore, Curcha Gibbs, Broedy, Braelyn Duggan, Briley Duggan [Charley Bebb], Baylor Duggan [Kayley Keyt], Ashley Bucciarelli, Jeremy Jessen and Brittany Merriott; her great grandchildren, Misty, Marcus, Olivia, Tucker, Amelia, Campbell, Blaise, Livi, Averi, Hunter, Hayven, Heavenly, Kinsley, Steven and Blake; and her great great grandchild Lennox (Miller). She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and special friends.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, September 23rd 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Kyker Funeral Homes Our Sweetwater Chapel (113 W North St, Sweetwater, TN 37874). A celebration of life was held on Wednesday, September 23rd 2026 at 6:00 PM at the same location.
