Rebecca Bates

She was born to the late Dallas and Louise Ralston on January 24, 1955 in Archer City, Texas. Becky was a loving mother, grandmother and faithful servant of Jesus Christ. The true loves of her life were her grandchildren and she spent the last years of her life completely devoted to them and they were devoted to their Nana.

Becky is survived by her three children, Stephanie Fitzgerald and husband Mark of Fort Worth, Texas; Arnold Deane “Dino” Bruner of Fort Worth, Texas and Joshua Bates and wife Karen of Ada, Oklahoma. She is also survived by grandchildren Payton Boner, Collin Acox, Reece Fitzgerald, Ethan Fitzgerald, Lauren Bruner, Taylor Smith, Isabella Bates and James Bates; sister Judy Ralston, brother Terry Ralston, former husband Steve Bruner, former husband Sam Bates, numerous nieces and nephews, and best friend Bonnie Douglas. Becky was preceded in death by her parents and brother Teddy Ralston.

A visitation for Becky will be held Monday, July 10, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Dutton Funeral Home, 300 E Cash St, Iowa Park, Texas 76367. A chapel funeral service will occur Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Lakeview Church of God, 1408 N Victoria Ave, Iowa Park, TX.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.duttonfuneralhome.com for the Bates family.