Doris Bates, age 90, passed away March 14, 2018. She was born in Johnstown, PA and has lived in Fort Walton Beach for 56 years.
She loved to paint and quilt. She has blessed her family and friends with many of her works of art.
She was a very patient, loving, beautiful and incredibly giving woman. She always cared about everyone else before herself.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Bates (RMsgt). She is survived by her brother and three sisters. Her children, Karen, Debbie (Rod), Larry (Wilma), Kathy (Tony), Margie (Marv) and many others who called her mom.
She left behind 17 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
A Memorial Mass will be Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 10 AM at St. Mary Catholic Church in Fort Walton Beach. Inurnment will follow at Beal Memorial Cemetery. A Celebration of Life and luncheon will be held at Mary Esther Baptist Church, 28 North Street, Mary Esther, after the inurnment.
Flowers will be received at Emerald Coast Funeral Home or you may elect to make a donation to St. Mary Parish Life Center. Expressions of love and sympathy may be placed and viewed online atwww.emeraldcoastfuneralhome.com
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