Inez Bates, beloved wife of Ronald Bates, passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on July 11th, 2019. Inez was born and raised in North Carolina but lived much of her life in Miami and Homestead Florida, where she raised her four children. For twenty plus years she lived in Old Naples, just blocks from the beach that she so enjoyed. Her last years were spent in Golden Gate Estates were she and Ronald were surrounded by peace and contentment.
Inez was a successful real estate salesperson for 36 years before retiring to Naples. Her four children: Sally Ann Matthews, Thomas Edward White, Kathleen Lee Dove and Charles LeBaron O’Bannon meant the world to her, and will greatly miss their dear mother. Inez was also blessed with ten grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren who loved her dearly.
Inez had been a member of First Baptist Church Naples for many years and lived life close to the Lord, Who she loved with all her heart. She touched the lives of so many with her gentle, loving, and generous spirit which will surely live on long beyond her passing from this earthly life.
Until we meet again.
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