Stacy Bates Obituary
The passing of Stacy Bates (Fort Smith, Arkansas) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on February 19, 2025 at the age of 39. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Though Stacy may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Stacy touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
She is survived by: her parents, David Beck and Karen Beck; her husband Justin Bates of Fort Smith; and her brother Dustin Beck (Kelly Parker) of Fayetteville.
Visitation will be held on Friday, February 28th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Edwards Funeral Home (201 N 12th St, Fort Smith, AR 72901). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 1st 2025 at 11:30 AM at the Faith Baptist Church (14511 Old Jenny Lind Loop, Fort Smith, AR 72916).
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the River Valley Regional Food Bank, 1617 South Zero Street, Fort Smith, Ark., 72908, or online at http://www.rvrfoodbank.org.