Karen Bates Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Karen Bates of Marion, Michigan, who passed away on May 1, 2021, at the age of 64, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Karen Bates or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clarence and Erma Martin Jr. (Cullum); and her sister Wanda Sue Martin. She is survived by: her husband Paul Bates; her children, Tasha Galbraith (Christopher) of Marion, Angela Wright (Charles) of Sault Ste, Marie and Misty Bates of Prudenville; her grandchildren, Alexander, Johnathon, Xavier, Tyler, Ayesha, Orion, Dillion, Timothy, Austin David, Lisa and Zackary; her pet Bowzzer; and her siblings, Lester Martin and Naron Martin. She is also survived by other loving family members and friends.
