She was the widow of Gerald Bates, Sr., was a retired personnel assistant, including payroll and insurance at UAM, also worked as a secretary for Monticello School District and was a Charter Member of Northside Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Mary Sawyer Robertson and a God-Son, William Green.
Survivors include one son, Gerald Bates, Jr. and wife, Victoria of Monticello; one granddaughter, Mandy Frost Reaves and husband, Ricky of Monticello; three grandsons, Wayne Bates and wife, Sonya of Arizona, Dennis Frost Bates and wife, Susan of Monticello and Chuck Reaves of Monticello; eight great grandchildren, Taylor, Samantha, Nova, Gerad, Cora, Morgan, Deanna and Scianna; two great-great grandchildren, Abigale and Jessica; several brothers and sisters in laws, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A special cousin, Barta Sawyer Montgomery of Monticello.
Condolences(18)
Shelby Williams
Little Rock, AR Wednesday, September 25, 2013 Gerald Bates, Jr. and Family,I am truly saddened to hear of your recent loss and would like to express my sincere condolences to you and your family on the recent passing of your mother. I met Ms. Alice when I worked the switchboard at UAM from 1979-1983. She was a very sweet lady and she loved her family very much. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Steve Harrelson
Alma, AR Wednesday, September 18, 2013 Our deepest sympathy goes out to you. We were at homecoming this past Sunday at Northside when we learned of Miss Alice's death. I remember the good times we shared living across the street from one another and at church and seeing her at school all the time. She was a very sweet lady. Also, to Miss Barta, sorry we did not get to see you Sunday, but we understand. You and rest of family, take care.LEA FAULKNER AND FAMILY
MONTICELLO, AR Monday, September 16, 2013 MANDY AND FAMILYNO WORDS CAN EASY YOUR PAIN BUT PLEASE KNOW THAT SHE IS NO LONGER IN PAIN AND ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT YOU WILL SEE HER AGAIN ONE DAY. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR HEARTS, THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. WE ARE HERE IF YOU NEED US.
LEA, STEVE, ALEX AND LOGAN FAULKNER
Dorothy Gartman
Monticello, AR Monday, September 16, 2013 I'm so sorry for your loss. May God bless and keep your family.Betty Tucker
Monticello, AR Monday, September 16, 2013 May God bless you and keep you in your time of loss.Dennis &Betty Sipes
Monticello, AR Monday, September 16, 2013 Sorry for your loss we are praying for the familyLouise Robinson
Cabot, AR Monday, September 16, 2013 Alice had been my sister-in-law for a lot of years, I also attended Monticello Schools with her in our Junior High School days. She will always have a special place in my heart. My sympathy goes to all her family and friends that loved her. Louise Bates RobinsonCarla Reynolds Ziesmer
Santa Fe, TX Monday, September 16, 2013 My deepest sympathies to the family. Aunt Alice always had a special place in my heart. She was a beautiful lady.Larry & Evelyn Haney
Monticello, AR Monday, September 16, 2013 Our thoughts & prayers are with you.Donna Watts
McGehee, AR Monday, September 16, 2013 Aunt Alice will truly be missed. She was such a loving person and is leaving behind a wonderful family. Whenever we would "happen upon" each other, we would sit down and catch up. I always knew that Aunt Alice was a wise woman with a deep heart, and a knowing smile. You just knew that she loved you whether you had seen her yesterday or if it had been years. My love and prayers are with all of you.Pat Scifres Montgomery
Monticello, AR Monday, September 16, 2013 So sorry to hear about Mrs. Bates. I always enjoyed seeing her come to the schools. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.John & Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Monday, September 16, 2013 You are all in our thoughts & prayers during the difficult days ahead.Love, John, Paige (Hill), Jayson, Colt, Brayden, Brad, Jake, & Jared Stell
BARBARA R NEWTON
MONTICELLO, AR Monday, September 16, 2013 SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MRS. ALICE WAS A VERYSWEET AND DEAR LADY. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY.
robert alan mcdaniel
west memphis, AR Sunday, September 15, 2013 Gerald and rest of the family,So sorry to hear of your Mother's and loved one's passing.
She was a wonderful lady and will be missed by many.
Rest assured, she is celebrating in heaven with family and friends.
Bruce Samson
, AR Sunday, September 15, 2013 Mrs Alice was a dear friend and the sweetest person I ever knew. She will be dearly missed.Barbara Burks McElroy
Monticello, AR Sunday, September 15, 2013 Gerald and family, so sorry to hear about your mom. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.Denise Bates McCalin
Star City, AR Sunday, September 15, 2013 Thinking of you all. Prayers for your comfort and peace.RIP aunt Alice.
Denise Bates McClain
Wayne
Sierra Vista, AZ Sunday, September 15, 2013 I love you so much. You helped raise us and a large part of you will be with me forever.