Helen Louise Bates Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Helen Louise Bates (Virginia Beach, Virginia), born in Jasper, Alabama, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 16, 2025 at the age of 96. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Helen Louise Bates to pay them a last tribute.
Though Helen may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Helen touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Royce Kennedy and Exie Kennedy (Smith). She is survived by: her children, David Bates, Steven Bates and Roxanne Casassa. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
As an alternative to flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to the American Heart Association, which can be made HERE (https://www.tmcfunding.com).
