Funeral service for Mrs. Mable Lucille Land Bates (Aunt Bumpy), age 86, of Fayetteville, TN will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 24, 2018, at Higgins Funeral Home with Rev. Roger Bates officiating. Burial will follow next to her husband, Luther Ellis Bates, in Stewart’s Cemetery.
Mrs. Bates was born on December 28, 1931 in Lincoln County, TN to the late Carl Royal and Ocie Mae Carter Land. She worked as a presser for Blue Ridge Shirt Company. She loved crocheting and solving word puzzles. Mrs. Bates passed away on March 21, 2018 at Donalson Care Center.
Survivors include her sons, Troy (Cindy) and Roger (Denise) Bates all of Fayetteville, TN; daughter, Annette (late Bob) Jefferson of Leavenworth, KS; grandchildren, Alicia (Tim) Schafer, Amanda Bates, Angie (Brian) Passon, Jason (Stephanie) Bates, Bobby Jefferson, and Chrissy Jefferson; 22 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Patton and Mildred Russell; brothers, Carl, Fred, Virgil, Howard, Junior and Ross Land; and grandchild, Carol Bates.
Visitation with the family will be held at 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Friday, March 23, 2018, at Higgins funeral Home. Higgins is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Mable Bates.
8 Comments To "Mable Lucille Land Bates"
#1 Comment By Harold Brenda Edwards On March 22, 2018 @ 4:58 pm
So sorry Roger to her this. We are thinking of you and if you need anything please call.
#2 Comment By lynn brown On March 22, 2018 @ 5:36 pm
Troy and Cindy sorry for your loss,I remember her from Blue Ridge very nice lady…
#3 Comment By Anne Beddingfield On March 22, 2018 @ 8:52 pm
I’m so sorry! Sending my deepest sympathy and prayers.
#4 Comment By Janice Goolsby On March 22, 2018 @ 10:45 pm
With Heartfelt Sympathy our Thoughts and Prayers are with you. Wishing you Peace and Comfort at this most difficult time and Praying for friends to comfort you, Faith to uphold you, and Loving memories to carry you through while you are surrounded with His Peace and Comfort in your time of sorrow.
#5 Comment By Joy Honea On March 22, 2018 @ 11:58 pm
I have always thought of Mable as my grandma. I have very fond memories of her and will cherish them always. My love and prayers go out to all of the family.
#6 Comment By Cynthia Dunivan On March 24, 2018 @ 1:31 pm
Annette ,
I am sorry to learn of the loss of your sweet mother. Sending prayers for your comfort now and in the coming days.
Cynthia (Cindy) Lynn Dunivan.
#7 Comment By April Bates On March 24, 2018 @ 9:30 pm
It was an honor to care for both you parents in there last days. Love and prayers got you all.
#8 Comment By Gerald and Wanda Brown Scott On March 29, 2018 @ 8:15 pm
God bless you and your family!! Praying for Comfort and PEACE in the Days to come!!?