Janie Bates's obituary , Passed away on March 8, 2026 in Sherman, Texas

Janie Bates

February 3, 1952 - March 8, 2026 (74 years old)

Sherman, Texas

Janie Bates's obituary , Passed away on March 8, 2026 in Sherman, Texas

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Janie Bates

February 3, 1952 - March 8, 2026 (74 years old)

Sherman, Texas

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Janie Bates Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Janie Bates of Sherman, Texas, who passed away on March 8, 2026 at the age of 74. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Arte M. Gray and Lois Sims Gray; her husband Michael Bates; her daughters, Arie Bates Vanderveer and Amie Bates Abshire; her sons-in-law, Sean Vanderveer and Jarrad Abshire; and her grandchildren, Lizzy, Owen, Neal, Grant and Jocelyn.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the scholarship fund to further career and technical education opportunities in Texoma. Donations can be made via the following link: https://www.workforcesolutionstexoma.com.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Waldo Funeral Home



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4100 N Travis St, Sherman, TX 75092

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Mar 13

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4100 N Travis St, Sherman, TX 75092

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