Linda Bates Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Linda Bates of Ross, Texas, born in Waco, Texas, who passed away on July 31, 2022 at the age of 78. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Linda Bates to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elmer Gribble and Beulah Gribble (Cook); her son Eric Bates; her grandson Jacob Bates; and her siblings, Clarence Gribble, Kay Gribble, Billie Morris and Darlene Gribble.
She is survived by: her husband Batsell Bates of Ross; her children, Batsell "Bubba" Bates (Lisa) of Ross, Linda "Sissy" Cobb of Ross, Dawn Biagas (Casey) of Huntsville, Pam Lambert of Waco and Keithia Burke (Randy) of Belton; her sisters, Dorothy Hickman and Carolyn Beene; her grandchildren, Ashley, Aaron Ferrell, Tiffany, Eric Munn, Nathan, Caitlin Lambert, Victoria, Andrew Burke, Britanie Biagas, Mike Zingrebee, Ryan Lambert, Chelsi Lambert, Jordan Burke, Keilee Burke, Kayli Biagas, Batsell "Bubba" Bates II, Eric Bates and Roxxi Richards; and her great grandchildren, Keira, Kaden, Kerzei, Asher and Cooper. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bellmead Church of Christ or White Rock Cemetery Association.
