Just heard about this. Sorry to hear she's gone but she's in a much better place.

Dominga! You crazy lady. I can’t believe you’re gone. I miss you. It seems like just the other day I drove up and surprised you for your birthday. Like so many others, I have dozen of memories with you. All the holidays, the food, the jokes. You were a constant part of my life and I can’t appreciate it enough. Thanks for not only being a wonderful aunt, but also a great godmother/second mother to me.  I know you’re up there now having fun with my mom and your parents...with that laugh that can liven up a whole room. Love you, Christina. 

Missing you already. There are so many memories that I can recall with you and Uncle Kerry especially when I was a kid.  Thank you for making me laugh when I was down. Cooking your famous lasagna whenever a special occasion occurred. Spoiling us with your love and compassion whenever you could, and showing us that family is always important and love is never ending. Everything you taught us is still here and will be shared with our kids: the stories, laughter and love.  We will never forget you. 

What can I say , there’s no words to say what you mean to me  I will never forget you and Kerry and the good times we had in Colorado you guys were the best , am hoping we meaning all your brothers & sisters can get together once this corvid is over and talk about all the good times we had growing up , I love you miss you but I know I will see you again one day . 

To my Tia Dominga! Words can’t express how much I will miss you. Also, how much I will miss hearing  you calling me Sueanna.  I love you and thankful for all y’all had done for our family. You can now rest with Grandma & Grandpa and my parents. I know you and my mother are dancing in heaven together. 
Love , Susie, Marcus , Alyssa , Little Marcus

THANK YOU!!!!! THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU AND UNCLE KERRY DID FOR ME!!! YA'LL TOOK CARE OF ME LIKE A SON, TO THE POINT WHERE YA'LL INVITED ME INTO YOUR HOUSE AND GAVE ME A ROOM. YOU TOOK CARE OF ME LIKE A SON AND I LOOKED AT YOU THEN AND NOW LIKE A MOTHER!!! I MISS YOU AND I LOVE YOU AND I APOLOGIZE FOR NOT SEEING YOU AS OFTEN AS I SHOULD HAVE. " I DIDN'T KNOW I COULD LOSE YOU" I LOVE YOU MOM!!!!

I have so many precious memories about Dee. She worked for my family for over 24 years and was indeed part of my family. My kids were only in the 3rd and 6th grades when we first met. Now they are adults.

She was so important to us throughout the years. She helped when we were sick and when we celebrated good times. Dee always gave us her very best.

She was so proud of Kerry, Jennifer, & Micah--they were her life. As much as we will miss her, I know you miss her even more.  May God give you peace. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Don, Pat, Michael, & Kaitlyn Dennis

Sister, I will always remember the good times we had.  Taking your two little sisters cruising since we couldn't drive ourselves.   And all the love you shared with me no matter how far apart we were, or how long we'd been apart.  I know we'll see each other again.  Miss you already.  Say hello to mom, dad, and Mary Joe for me.

Sister I miss you. You were a good mom, sister, Wife and grandma, you will be missed by us. Too young to leave us but you did. 1970 was a good year for us, I will always remember one of your favorite songs, The Ides of March-“Vehicle" you said that was yours and Kerry’s song you always said that. I will never forget when Kerry tried to teach you to drive his stick shift car and ohh my gosh the clutches he replaced hahaha. I miss you my beautiful sister wait for me at the East Gates of Heaven ok sissy. Love you always.

Querida hermana..  miss you every day,.  Only a year difference between us..  I remember all those yrs walking home from Thompson Jr high. Together.   Also when bullies came you always seam be there for me.   You always protected me...  Those will always remain my Corazon.  Como tu...  Luv you. .   Dios te bendiga.   

Aunt Dee, I will always remember how much you loved my Matthew, and how every Easter you would give him Lil Peeps because he liked them and after that he would call you Peeoh Peeoh. I have so many memories of you and I will always love you. My momma misses you so much, you were her best friend. You will be missed. We love you! 

Sister ,  when we lost mom you stepped right in.  You've always been there for us all. 
  And now its our turn to be here for your family,  till we meet again.  Love you,  Diane  Steve,Sam, Nolan. 
   

OBITUARY

Dominga "Dee" Bates

6 September, 1953 – 26 November, 2020

Resthaven Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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