of Marianna, AR

October 29, 1926 - February 25, 2017

Lurlean Mitchell Bates, 90, of Marianna, Arkansas passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Marianna. Mrs. Bates was born October 29, 1926 at West Helena, Arkansas to the late John F. and Ellen Cole Mitchell. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. She spent her life serving the Lord and caring for her family. She enjoyed working in the garden, growing flowers, cooking and baking, and spending time with her loved ones. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Marianna.

Mrs. Bates is survived by one son, Randy Alan Bates of Lexa, Arkansas; one daughter, Melba Hartness (Donny) of Marianna; seven grandchildren, Kelly Perkins (Macon) of Greers Ferry, Arkansas, Amber Puckett (Richard) of Paragould, Arkansas, April Ostie (John) of Beebe, Arkansas, Donothan Hartness(Paula) of Horseshoe Lake, Arkansas, Brad Bates (Ryan) of Beebe, Terri Kellar of Lexa, and Jennifer Edwards (Jeff) of Mountain View, Arkansas; fifteen great-grandchildren; sister, Doris Hope of St. Louis, Missouri; brother, Donald Ray Mitchell of Emmett, Arkansas; daughter-in-law, Sue Bates; and a special friend, Loretta Fair.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Hayden H. Bates; two sons, Lanny and Terry Bates; three brothers, Allen, Floyd and Zollie Mitchell.

Funeral services for Lurlean Mitchell Bates will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at the First Baptist Church in Marianna, Arkansas. Visitation will be held prior to services beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be at Marianna Memorial Park in Marianna. Brother Mark Vaughn will officiate.

Pallbearers will be Macon Perkins, Dillon Perkins, Richard Puckett, John Ostie, Donothan Hartness and Brad Bates.

Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, Marianna (870) 295-2528.

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