Carole Bates Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Carole Bates of Athens, Tennessee, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who passed away on January 26, 2021, at the age of 79, 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 Carole Bates or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank Wunderlin and Mary Miller Wunderlin; and her husband Edward Bates. She is survived by: her children, Dr. Teresa Frank (John) of Carlisle, PA, Rebecca Bratcher of Bealeton, VA, Deborah King (Keith) of Tacoma, WA, Brian Bates of Athens and Christopher Bates (Amanda) of Bristow, VA; her siblings, Margaret "Peggy" Bachman (Jim) of West Sunbury, PA, Robert Wunderlin of Pittsburgh, PA and Michael Wunderlin of Woodbridge, VA; and her grandchildren, Suzanne Jefferies, Alexander King, Matthew Frank, Ashleigh Bates, Constance Bratcher, Katherine King, Michael Bates, Jessica Bratcher, Francesca Bates and Gwen Frank.
