OBITUARY
Judith Ann Bates
September 3, 1941 – May 6, 2019
IN THE CARE OF
C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home
Judith Ann Bates, 77, of Fort Wayne, died Monday, May 6, 2019 at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home. Born September 3, 1941 in Fort Wayne, she was a daughter of the late Elmer and Ruby (Barrand) Hill Carper. Judith was employed with the Fraternal Order of Eagles for over 13 years. Previously, she also was employed with Pepsi, Keltsch pharmacy and GTE. She is survived by her children, Robert (Becky) Wood and Amy (David) Shirely, both of Fort Wayne; 17 grandchildren, including two she raised as her own, Bobbie Sue and Stacy Wood; 21 great-grandchildren; three great great-grandchildren; brother, Mike (Dawn) Carper of Fort Wayne; and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her former husband, Larry Wood; companion, Jim Shaw; daughters, Sandra Fahlsing, Candra Wood, Susan Wood, and Lori Wood; foster son, Mansel Underwood; and sister, Carol White. Funeral Service is 1:00pm on Monday, May 13, 2019 at C.M. Sloan and Sons Funeral Home, 1327 N. Wells St., Fort Wayne, with calling two hours prior. Pastor Kris McPherson officiating. Burial at Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana. For online condolences, please visit www.sloanandsonsfuneralhome.com.
See more
Show your support
DONATIONS
- Cancer Services of NE Indiana 6316 Mutual Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46825
Past Services
Monday,
May 13, 2019
Calling
Monday,
May 13, 2019
Funeral Service
Monday,
May 13, 2019
Thank You
We are reviewing your submission. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website
Judith Ann Bates
Taking Care Of Yourself
Helping yourself at your time of loss
Taking care of others
Helping Others Endure Their Loss