Mary Jo Bates Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Mary Jo Bates of Talbott, Tennessee, who passed away on April 7, 2023, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mary Jo Bates to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Carr and Lida Carr; and her siblings, Don Carr and Delores Carr. She is survived by: her husband Bob Bates; her daughter Lisa Bates Tester (Mack) of Shelby, NC; her grandchildren, Conner Tester and Brooke Skye Potts of Deltona, Florida; her brothers, Bob Carr (Hope) of Dandridge, TN and Gary Carr (Linda) of Jefferson City, TN; her nephews, Jason Carr (Karen), Stephen Carr (Sonyna), Rick Carr (Rachel) and Mike Carr; her niece Susie Wears (TJ); and her friends, Friends of Florida, John, Robin Potts and Marie Kaplan (Jim).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mountain View Cemetery Fund, Attention: Carolyn Hill, 1130 Mountain View Church Rd. Jefferson City, TN 37760 or a charitable organization of your choice.
