Obituary
Jean Roberts Bates, age 91, of Warrenton, VA passed peacefully at Fauquier hospital on Sunday, December 24th, 2017 after a long illness. She was born in Rocky Mount, NC on October 20th, 1926, daughter of the late Carl & Sadie Roberts. She was a former resident of Newport News Va. She was a member of the Warrenton Baptist Church in Warrenton and a former member of the Second Presbyterian Church in Newport News, Va. Jean is survived by two sons, David K. Bates & his wife, Karen of Warrenton, VA and Daniel B. Bates of Falls Church, VA; five grandchildren, Shannon C. Bates, Zachary W. Bates & Ryleigh A. Bates, all of Warrenton, Sarah Smith Shayban of Charleston, SC and Kathryn W. Smith of Houston, TX; brother, Norris K. Roberts; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Jean was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Norman J. Bates; daughter, Allyson Bates Smith; and three sisters, Margaret R. Weaver, Mildred R. McKay, and Charlotte R. Orr A graveside service will be held on Saturday, December 30th, 10 am at Peninsula Memorial Park cemetery, 12750 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA. Memorials may be made to Warrenton Baptist Church, 123 Main St., Warrenton, VA 20186 or Second Presbyterian Church, 201 Menchville Rd., Newport News, VA 23602. Funeral Home: Moser Funeral Home 233 Broadview Ave Warrenton , VA US 20186
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