of Dover, AR
January 4, 1931 - February 1, 2024
Mary L. Gottsponer, 93, died Thursday, February 1, 2024 at her home in Dover. She was born January 4, 1931 in Dover to Leo and Anna Mae (Ross) Bates. Mary was deeply devoted to her family and enjoyed spending time with them, especially her grandchildren. She was fond of the outdoors and spent much of her time fishing, hunting, gardening and camping. She was also a talented quilt-maker and cook.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl J. Gottsponer; four children, Jackie Kinslow, Beverly Kinslow, Terry Kinslow and Floyd Kinslow; two grandchildren, Lance Dobbins and Rebekah Joy Gottsponer and five siblings, Eugene Bates, Vera Mae Begeman, Willadean Bates, Billie Fern Perez and Jerlene Majorwitz.
Mary is survived by two daughters, Pat Blasingame of Fayetteville and Pam Kinslow of Russellville; four step-sons, Randy Gottsponer of North Little Rock, Harry Gottsponer and his wife, Maria of North Little Rock, Glen Gottsponer and his wife, Kelly of North Little Rock and Dale Gottsponer and his wife, Karen of Conway; two daughters-in-law, Karen Kinslow and Kathy Kinslow; two brothers, Robert Bates and wife, Lena and Dennis Bates and wife, Kay; twenty-five grandchildren; forty-two great-grandchildren and fourteen great-great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at Pleasant Grove Assembly of God Church. Bro. Bobby Judkins and Bro. Clint Craig will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Owens Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Caden Wieties, Justin Kinslow, Dennis Lee Bates, William Callans, Kenneth Thomas Jr., Zach Boles, Cole Harrison, Robert Bates Jr. and Justin Kinslow Jr.
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11 Condolence(s)
Dianne Gottsponer Sand
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Mary was an amazing lady! Full of energy! Loved the family.
We believe she is reunited with many loved ones.
She will be missed on this earth.
Clarene Hoyt
Sunday, February 4, 2024
Mary was such a wonderful lady, we knew her through the Gottsponer step-sons.
"Eternal Rest Grant Unto her O Lord and let the Perpetual Light Shine Upon her, May her Soul and the Souls of all the Faithful Departed Through the Mercy of God Rest in Peace Amen"
Debbie Porter
Sunday, February 4, 2024
Karen and Jacklyn,
I am so sorry for your loss . I know how special she was to the two of you. You are in my prayers. Love you both.
Belinda Bates Callahan
Sunday, February 4, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Im praying for the family. She was a very sweet lady and will be missed. Praying for comfort and peace
Ginger Bauman
Friday, February 2, 2024
Pat and Pam Kinslow and Family I am so sorry to hear of your sweet mama passing,she was like a grandma to me when i was younger, when we all reconnected in several yrs ago it was so great to see you all and will forever keep her in my heart and think about our visit love you both. Rest in peace dear sweet Lady
Mike Kopek
Friday, February 2, 2024
Pat, prayers of Peace and Comfort for you and your Family!
Anita and Lawrence Mooney
Friday, February 2, 2024
Pat and Pam we are sorry for the loss of your mother, Aunt Mary always had a sweet smile and her love was unconditional to all.. Our love and prayers are with you both...
Glenda Bates melson
Friday, February 2, 2024
You will be deeply missed. Sure enjoyed seeing her at Gene Bates house when me and my twin belinda was there. We love you all. Prayers for the family
Virginia Taylor
Friday, February 2, 2024
So sorry for your loss, prayers for family .
Sending hugs .
Mike and Vela Hensley
Friday, February 2, 2024
We are so sorry for your loss, praying for all the family, we know she will greatly be missed by many, we were blessed to have known her, we are looking forward to that great reunion in heaven someday, sending love, hugs and prayers for you all, may God give you all that peace that only he can give, until we meet again Sister Mary
June bates lampkin
Thursday, February 1, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear of losing aunt Mary she was such a sweet loving lady. I will always remember her sweet smile. Pat & Pam I love you and hope you find comfort knowing she is new and with her family in heaven. Praying for the family. Rest in peace aunt Mary.