Martha L. Bates (nee Flores)
February 21, 1945 - January 3, 2012
Beloved wife of the late John C. Bates;
Devoted daughter of Elizabeth McCulley;
Loving mother of Carol (Doug) Thrasher, Debbie (Andrew) Clyne, Tammy Cotner, Steven (Cindy) Bates, Michelle (Scott) Bates and John Bates Jr.;
Dear sister of Judith Gonzenbach and John (Diana) Flores;
Cherished grandmother of 14, great grandmother of 9, aunt, cousin and friend to many;
Memorial Gathering Sat. Jan. 7, 2 to 4pm at the JAY B. SMITH MAPLEWOOD CHAPEL 7456 Manchester with a Memorial Service at 4:00pm;
Tributes at jaybsmith.com