Mary Christine Bates Obituary
In loving memory of Mary Christine Bates of Fort Payne, Alabama, who departed this world on March 26, 2025 at the age of 91. Mary Christine leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy Mary Christine leaves behind and her impact on the lives of her loved ones. Though Mary Christine may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the memories held dear by her family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Alvis Earl and Betsy Bell Yarbrough Bates. She is survived by: her siblings, Rosa Wilson, Joann Bearden (Glenn), L. V. Bates and James Bates (Hazel).
A graveside service was held on Friday, March 28th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Cherokee Memory Gardens (1250 Piedmont Hwy, Centre, AL 35960).