Heartfelt condolences to wanda`s family. I enjoyed working with wanda for several years at BMA. She was a loyal and dedicated employee. She has a wonderful family and lived her life to the fullest. May god bless and comfort you. jack cooper

 Our deepest sympathy to the Bates family.  Because we care, our heartfelt thoughts go out to you today with more concern and sympathy than we could ever say.  We hope the special love this brings will help to see you through, and that time will bring you brighter days, because we care for you. Proverbs 17:17

Joyce, Larry and Family, 

Our thougths and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Wanda and our Mom were such great friends for so many years and we have wonderful memories! I know they are now in Heaven together, catching up and watching over all of us! Our Guardian Angels!

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you all. Wanda was a true Gem. God Bless You and know that she was so loved by many and she loved with all her heart. May you be comforted by God, Family, and Friends. 
Love,
Debby & Dirk

Wanda was a devoted wife, and loving mother and grandmother. Her love and compassion will be missed by all those who knew her.  May God provide the comfort needed during these difficult days.

Joyce, Larry and family so sorry to hear about Wanda.  I'll miss see you and your Mom during dinner time.  I so enjoyed our time together.
Lynn Garrison  and Shirley Walsh

Dearest Wanda,
     If a person could map out her life, she might not have planned so many struggles as you have encountered.  You have had so many obstacles and losses, too many and too often in the course of normal living.  But I think that's how God teaches us to be strong, to have faith, to know love, to be committed to Him.
     Jennie and Andrew and I have always respected you so much for how you have handled the adverstiy in your life.  When knocked down, you always got up, brushed yourself off, and used the last obstacle to provide you with motivation to overcome the next one, all the while still loving your family and enjoying the happy times in your life.
     Wanda, dear wife, mother, grandmother and friend, our hearts ache at your moving on.  We will miss you terribly and forever.  But we rejoice in the knowledge that you are in Heaven with our Father now, and we will meet you there someday.  You have fought the good fight; you have won the race; the prize is now yours, dear Wanda!  All rejoice!

Many fond memories of our times together.  May family and friends bring you comfort at this time.  God Bless you!  Estella and family

Rita and Joyce our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this time ..I know Mom would want me to send her Prayers and Love to you girls also .. Our families friendship goes way back and know we're always there for each other .. With love

Joyce and family:  We are so sorry for your loss.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
                  Frosty & Linda Gregory
                  (Jeremie's Grandparents)

So sorry for your loss, Joyce. It's difficult losing your mom anytime, but especially so during the holiday season. My thoughts are with you.

We loved you Wanda!  Thank you for being such a wonderful Grandmother and companion to our Grandfather!  To her daughters, my thoughts are with you and your families.

Dear Rita and Joyce..Wanda was a Hero in my life and I always loved her enthusiasm and direct approach to life and what life gave her.  She always amazed me as to how she would tackle a situation and get on with things.  Her humor and her love for her family was amazing and she shared that love with everyone.  Even though we have lived away from Missouri these past years, I have always thought about her and had a warm spot in my heart for her.  Its like when I bake a potatoe in the microwave I think of Wanda because she showed me a quit way to do it!  My love to the two of you and your families and know that my heart is embracing you and sharing in your (and our) sadness in the passing of a beautiful and wonderful giving lady.  I was blessed to have known her and was able to call her a relative and a FRIEND!!

OBITUARY

Wanda C. Bates

31 March, 1931 – 16 December, 2014

Newcomer’s White Chapel Funeral Home

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