Gustena Bates obituary: Gustena Bates's Obituary, Toledo
In Memory Of
Gustena "Mama Bates" Bates
1921 - 2018
In Memory Of
Gustena "Mama Bates" Bates
1921 - 2018
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Anderson “Cowboy” Bates; brothers, Elijah Jr. “Manny” and Calvin Williams; and sister, Earline Harris. Gustena is survived by her grandson, Darryl “Timothy” Hunter; granddaughter, Cheryl Bates; loving goddaughter, Arlinda (Gary) Capello; nieces, Olga Ruth Jackson and Marian Wilson; grand-niece, Trudy Wilson; special dear friends, Cora Hychs, Shirley (L.S.) Conerly and Helen Henderson; many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.
The family will receive guests on Saturday, December 8, 2018 from 10 – 11:00 a.m. at Precious Blood Church, 5253 Bennett Rd., Toledo, OH 43612 with Funeral Services beginning at 11:00 a.m. at church. Interment will follow in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. Newcomer – West Sylvania Chapel (419-392-9500) assisted the family with professional services.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider Precious Blood Church.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Charlie Mati and Adella Dowden at the Manor at Perrysburg for all of their love, care, and support given to Gussie and her family through her stay there.
To leave a special message for Mama Bates or for her family, please click the "Share Memories" tab above.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Anderson “Cowboy” Bates; brothers, Elijah Jr. “Manny” and Calvin Williams; and sister, Earline Harris. Gustena is survived by her grandson, Darryl “Timothy” Hunter; granddaughter, Cheryl Bates; loving goddaughter, Arlinda (Gary) Capello; nieces, Olga Ruth Jackson and Marian Wilson; grand-niece, Trudy Wilson; special dear friends, Cora Hychs, Shirley (L.S.) Conerly and Helen Henderson; many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.
The family will receive guests on Saturday, December 8, 2018 from 10 – 11:00 a.m. at Precious Blood Church, 5253 Bennett Rd., Toledo, OH 43612 with Funeral Services beginning at 11:00 a.m. at church. Interment will follow in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. Newcomer – West Sylvania Chapel (419-392-9500) assisted the family with professional services.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider Precious Blood Church.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Charlie Mati and Adella Dowden at the Manor at Perrysburg for all of their love, care, and support given to Gussie and her family through her stay there.
To leave a special message for Mama Bates or for her family, please click the "Share Memories" tab above.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Saturday, December 8, 2018 from 10:00am to 11:00am
Precious Blood Church, 5253 Bennett Rd., Toledo, Ohio 43612
Service
Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 11:00am
Precious Blood Church, 5253 Bennett Rd., Toledo, Ohio 43612
Interment
Ottawa Hills Memorial Park
Toledo, Ohio
West Sylvania Chapel (419-392-9500) is assisting the family
West Sylvania Chapel (419-392-9500) is assisting the family