Evelyn Bates Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Evelyn Bates of Galva, Illinois, who passed away on December 10, 2021 at the age of 97. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Evelyn Bates to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Oscar Warner and Nancy Warner (Huffman); her husband Elwyn "Bud" Bates; her grandson Timothy Edwards; and her siblings, James Warner (Darlene), Carl Warner, Marvin Warner and Marian.
She is survived by: her children, Roger Bates (Vicki) of Galva, Diane Adkison (Steve) of Denver, CO, Susan Mowers (David) of Toulon and Rita Edwards (Glenn) of Dawson, IL; her grandchildren, Justin Bates, Jordan Bates, Bailey Bates, Darcy Dukes (Greg), Tyler Adkison, Rebecca Nelson (Andy), Amanda Mowers, Elizabeth Mowers, Jacob Edwards and Kylie Edwards; her great grandchildren, Riley, Madison Bates, Abigail, Noah Nelson, Rowan and Juniper Dukes; her brother Dwain Warner (Elaine) of Galva; and her sister-in-law Bonnie Warner. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be directed to the Galva First United Methodist Church or to the Galva Park District.
