Anne Bates Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Anne Bates of Cortland, Ohio, who passed away on May 4, 2021, at the age of 93, 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, Stanley Cook and Gertrude Cook; her husband Frank Bates; her siblings, Bill, Stanley, Donald Cook, Ruth Aldrich, Ada Mentiplay and June Blair; and her son-in-law Tim Adkins.
She is survived by: her children, Jean Adkins, John Bates (Sandra), Charles Bates (Belinda) and David Bates (Myra); and her grandchildren, John Bates (Anna), Sarah Kennard (Bryan), Andrew Bates, Emily Bates (Matt Malone), Racheal Bates and Angela Coon (Caleb). She is also survived by five great-granddaughters.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Howland United Methodist Church or the P.E.O. Foundation at 3700 Grand Ave. Des Moines, IO 50312.
