Faye Bates, 89, of Palacios passed away November 17, 2018. She was born February 22, 1929 in Kaufman County, Texas to the late Douglas Chamblee and Annie Daniels Chamblee.  She married Vernon A. Bates, Sr. in 1950.  He preceded her in death in 2010.

Survivors include her sons Vernon Bates, Jr. & wife Kathy and Mark Bates & wife Rhonda; sisters Margaret Cleveland, Lorraine Smith and Shirley Griffith; grandchildren Keith Bates, Brandi Stringfellow & husband Lance, Matthew Bates & wife Vanessa, Eric Bates & wife Caroline, and great grandchildren Jackson Bates, Will Bates, Sadie Stringfellow and Olivia Bates.

Faye's love for the lord, her church and singing in the choir, influenced her family and friends throughout her life. Her failing health never stopped her from singing hymns and country gospel songs, while living out her final days. Her fun loving spirit and laughter will be a "treasure" to always remember.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at the First Baptist Church in Palacios. Funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM with Rev. James Collins officiating. Interment will follow at Palacios Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Matthew Bates, Eric Bates, Keith Bates, Charles Eikenberg, Bob Kunefke and David Smith. Alton Smith, Ted Perkins and Fred Perkins will serve as honorary pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to the FBC Palacios Memorial Fund.