Pearline Bates Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Pearline Bates of Victoria, Texas is shared. Pearline, born on May 11, 1937, passed away on June 12, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Cleveland Shelton and Earline Shelton; her husband Charles Bates; and her siblings, Richard Shelton, Cleveland Shelton, Jr., D. C. Shelton, Launder Shelton, David Shelton, Ephron Shelton, Lillie Shelton, Josie Price and Glenda Shelton.
She is survived by: her children, Darlene King (Darryl) and Percy Frazier, Jr.; her nephew Ryan Shelton; her siblings, Joice Ellis, Betty Prince, Vivian Brock, Hattie Shelton, Ray Shelton and Michael Shelton; and her grandchildren, Darren King (Cynthia), Darrick King, Darolyn Adair (Garrett) and Percy Bates (Izzy). She is also survived by 8 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
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