Lela (Carman) Bates Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Lela (Carman) Bates of Albia, Iowa, who passed away on November 5, 2023, at the age of 76, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Carman and Mabel Carman (Hopkins). She is survived by: her children, Keith Thompson (Angela) of Hamilton, Darwin Thompson (Michelle) of Albia and Jennifer Warren (Tracy) of Melrose, Iowa.; her grandchildren, Trevor Thompson, Shelby Warren, Bode Thompson, Cassidy Thompson and Ryder Thompson; and her sisters, Kathy Thompson (Darrell) and Ann Shore (Keith). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers can be given to the Hartford cemetery.
