Wanda Faye Bates Obituary
The passing of Wanda Faye Bates (Knoxville, Tennessee) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 8, 2025 at the age of 87. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Wanda Faye Bates or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy Wanda Faye leaves behind and her impact on the lives of her loved ones. Though Wanda Faye may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the memories held dear by her family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Dudley Hubbard and Margaret Gibbons Hubbard; her husband Leonard Bates; and her daughter Kimberly Bates. She is survived by: her children, Mike Bates and Vickie Ford; her granddaughters, Candace Huddleston and Misty Ford; and her great grandchildren, Eyan and Dylan Kitts.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, January 14th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Bridges Funeral Home (5430 Rutledge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37924). A memorial service was held on Tuesday, January 14th 2025 at 2:00 PM and at 3:00 PM at the same location.
