Martha Louise Bates, 61 of the Spring Mill/Cushman area, passed away Monday, June 17, 2013. Martha was born December 20, 1951 to the late Claud and Una Lee Driskill Duncan.
In addition to her parents, Martha is preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Jerry Ray Bates; brother, Steve Duncan; sister-in-law, Linda Duncan; and a nephew, Ben Duncan.
Martha is survived by her daughter, Lena Bates; a son, Jerry Bates (Tricia); five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a sister, Sue Fulbright (Gerald) of Locust Grove; a brother, Billy Duncan; other relatives and many friends.
Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at the Pilgrims Rest Cemetery at Bethesda, Arkansas. Burial: Pilgrims Rest Cemetery Bethesda Independence County Arkansas, USA
Record added: Jun 18, 2013 Find A Grave Memorial# 112552624
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