Betty Joan Bates Obituary
The world bids farewell to Betty Joan Bates (Waco, Texas), born in Meridian, Texas, departing on December 18, 2025 at the age of 85. Betty leaves behind memories cherished by the 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 Betty Joan Bates or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Rice and Gladys Rice; her sister Helen Hardin; and her son Timothy Bates. She is survived by: her daughters, Tamera Brooker and Shelley Ashley (Timothy Ashley); her sisters, Myra Hennigan and Wanda Hardin; her grandchildren, Lindsey Wachsmann (Scott Wachsmann), Jarred Ashley (Halley Ashley) and Gage Ashley; and her great grandchildren, Luke, Kinsley Wachsmann, Parker Ashley and Raelynn Ashley. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews.
