Martha Ann Bates Obituary
We are sad to announce that on January 29, 2023, at the age of 79, Martha Ann Bates of Braxton, Mississippi passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Martha Ann Bates to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Arthur Bates; her son Johnny L. "Ringo" Runnels (Angie) of Magee, MS; her great grandchild Russ Biehle; her parents, Johnny Arzell Dixon and Minnie Mae White Dixon; and her brother Johnnie Alfred Dixon.
She is survived by: her son James A. Runnels of Magee, MS; her grandchildren, Amanda Runnels Biehle (Chris) of Cincinnati, OH, Matt Runnels (Samantha) of Ellisville, MS and Chelsea Lynn Runnels of Magee, MS; her great grandchildren, Chase Yarbrough of Collins, MS, Lilly Biehle of Cincinnati, OH, Aubrey Runnels of Ellisville, MS and Ainsley Runnels of Ellisville, MS; and her close friend Kenny Dozier of Braxton, MS. She is also survived by other family members and friends.
