It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Norma Gene Bates of Joaquin, Texas, born in Center, Texas, who passed away on July 24, 2023, at the age of 74, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Norma Gene Bates to show support.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Aaron Avery Blount Sr. and Girtuce Parker Blount; her husband Webb Bates; her daughter Meta Michelle Bates; her granddaughter Kara Bates-Felder; and her siblings, Clara Ann Touchstone and Aaron Blount Jr..

She is survived by : her son Michael Bates (Julie); her grandson Zachary Bates; her grandson-in-law Ryan Felder; and her sisters, Mickie Shull and Sandra Stephens (Jimmy).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mangum Funeral Home