Cecilia Bates
October 17, 1958 ~ August 4, 2012
Memorial services for Evangelist Cecelia Bates, 53, of Henderson, will be 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M., Thursday, August 9, 2012 at Reeder-Davis Chapel in Hughes Springs. Evangelist Bates was born October 17, 1958 in Naples and passed away August 4, 2012 at her home. Evangelist Cecelia Bates was born to the late Robert and Zettie Jones. She joined church at an early age. She graduated high school here in Daingerfield, from there she attended Jarvis Christian College and went on to IBM College, where she graduated. She was employed at Texas Eastman for over 20 years. She also was a foster parent for the state of Texas for over 25 years. She was a true woman of God. She became an evangelist and spread the word of God everywhere she went. She leaves to mourn, one son Damone Bates; five brothers Carl (Thelma) Jones, Chester (Virgie) Denmark, Ernest (Mildred) Denmark, Gary (Tina) Jones, Christopher (Abbie) Jones; six sisters Lillie (William) Carter, Glinda Mims, Janet Lee, Sheran (Butch) James, Elaine (Jimmy) Echols, Elizabeth Davis; one special aunt Bobbie Lee; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends in Christ.
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My sincere sympathy to the family. Cecelia has gone home to be with the Lord. May you find peace and comfort in God's promise.
To Etoyce family,E. is my best friend,We all grew up together,Today is a sad day because we have lost an angel,But im not worried about her althought im sadden for i know she will go to heaven.My heart go out to each of you.She is a wonderful person,sister,mother,cousin auntie,friend,leader,rolemodel and more than words can say.Today i really feel i ve lost a part of me,My heart is heavy now i will see her again,I love her and have sorrow for the family we will truly miss her…R.I.P. I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU MISS E. Friends Forever..Ruby Lawton
May God be with the family always. I will keep the family in my prayers.
I am so sorry to hear of Cecelia untimely passing. She was such an inspiration to those around her and a Godly woman. She was such a giving person and was always putting herself aside to help others. I worked with her at Eastman and she was always the same when you met her. May she rest in peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Love You.
To Damone and Family, so many precious memories of Sister Bates, yet the most is her encouraging words that she would share. I remember her awesome voice, singing in the Mass Choir at Red Oak, " Have Your Way Lord In This Place" what a bless Woman of God. May God bless you Damone and give you the strenght to carry on. Please do not hesitate in calling if you need anything. Lori Moon, Jazmon and Joshua
Weeping may endure for a night, but JOY will come in the morning. Praying that the family will find comfort in knowing that all is well with Cecilia. God Bless You.
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
Sorry to hear of your lost; I will keep you in my prayers.
Wishing Damone and family peace and comfort in this time of sorrow. We know she is with our Father, but those left behind still mourn. Rest In Peace
REST IN PEACE.
May God grant all that is needed at this time.
Cecilia was such an encouraging person. She always lifted my spirits and heart whenever I talked to her. We worked together at Eastman and attended church at Galilee-Longview, where she was an inspiration to everyone at work and at church. I will keep your family in my heart and in my prayers.