Mrs. Georgia Mae Bates' Obituary
Georgia Mae Bates, 83, claimed her heavenly home in the evening of Monday, October 4, 2010 in Houston. She was born to George and Ruby Mae Harris in Quitman, Arkansas on September 23, 1927. Mrs. Bates was the wife of William Bates for 64 years. She was a member of the Bible Missionary Church and as a pastor's wife had served in many church capacities for over 40 years. Georgia is survived by her husband, their children Lois Hoof and husband Dennis of Houston, Kayla Bates of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Ricky Bates and wife Denise of Spring, Royce Bates and wife Perfecta of Milan, IL., and Randy Bates and wife Gayle of Sherrard, IL; brothers Dale Harris and wife Betty of Waterford, MI, Dois Harris and wife Glennette of Fairfield Bay, AR, and Max Harris and wife Irma of Little Rock, AR; grandchildren Cynthia, Nona, Jason, Austin, Gayla, Royce Jr., Leila, Leilani, Carma, Brenna, Jessica, Jennifer, and Randy, Jr.; and 25 Great-Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Virginia Harris and a brother Adrian Harris.
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