of Poughkeepsie, AR
October 10, 1918 - October 7, 2013
Iris Mae Blevins Bates, 94, of Poughkeepsie died Monday, October 7, 2013 at Cave City Nursing Home.
She was born October 10, 1918 in Cave City and was the daughter of Dillard and Ora Lou Blevins.
She was a member of the Rings Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Cave City for over 50 years. She enjoyed attending church, singing, farming, gardening, and cooking, especially biscuits, beans and cornbread.
She is survived by four sons, Terry Bates and Keith Bates, both of Cave City, Larry Bates of Poughkeepsie and Gary Bates of El Dorado; and one daughter, Donna Coursey of Cave City; thirteen grandchildren, Eric Bates of Cave City, Alan Bates of Vilonia, Amy Darling of Chicago, Illinois, Kevin Coursey of Evening Shade, Kyle Coursey of Poughkeepsie, Pamela Lemon of Pleasant Grove, David Bates of Poughkeepsie, Daniel Bates of Jonesboro, Preston Bates of Poughkeepsie, Jason Stigall of Poughkeepsie, Joshua Stigall of Cave City, Amanda Koehn of Nevada, Missouri and Jared Bates of Batesville; twenty great-grandchildren, Sydney Bates, Alyssa Bates, Suzanna Bates, Kylee Bates, Kobe Bates, Hannah Bates, Anna Bates and Taylynn Bates, Dillion Coursey, Trace Coursey, Kaitlin Coursey, Alexis Coursey, Keira Coursey, Jacob Coursey, Felicity Parish, Noah Lemon, Ashley Stigall, Haley Stigall, Madison Stigall, Baily Jo Stigall; and many nephews, nieces, and relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 38 years, Wilson Preston Bates; a son, Darrell Bates; sisters, Merle Blevins and Ester Blevins; brothers, Basil Blevins, Ruel Blevins, and twin brother, Hiris Blevins; one grandson, Steven Bates and one great-grandson, Ryan Bates.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at Rings Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with Terry Johnson officiating.
Burial will be at Parsley Cemetery near Calamine under the direction of Roller-Crouch-McGee Funeral Home of Cave City.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Eric Bates, Alan Bates, Kevin Coursey, Kyle Coursey, Daniel Bates, Preston Bates, Jason Stigall and Joshua Stigall.
Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at the funeral home.
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6 Condolence(s)
Terry Blevins
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Sorry to here of your loss she will be greatly missed love you all
Samantha Herndon Hogan
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Terry, Suzette, Eric, Alyssa, Sydney, Suzanna, and all the Bates family- I am so sorry to hear of Iris' passing. I know how much she was loved by so many. Your entire family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Patsy White Danner
Monday, October 7, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Bates' death. She sat at the table very close to my mother while at the nursing home. I used to see one of you boys come every night to sit with her at the evening meal just as I did with my mom, like Joan Horn Crouch with Miss Marie and Betty Jean with Miss Tommie Jean Robinson. This is very difficult for you all and I am so sorry. May the Lord be with you all thru this very difficult time.
Pat Blevins Smogoleski
Monday, October 7, 2013
Aunt Iris is healed and I know she was greeted in Heaven by all her loved ones who went before her and safely in the arms of Jesus. What a great reunion. Jack and my prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Aunt Iris was a beautiful sweet lady who will be missed. Love to all, Jack and Pat (Blevins) Smogoleski
Debbie Boles
Monday, October 7, 2013
Dear Bates Family,
I have many fond memories of Iris and have really enjoyed spending time with her at Cave City Nursing Home this past year. Her blackberry cobbler was just the best!
Richard Hawkins 2nd
Monday, October 7, 2013
Sorry for your loss.