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Dorothy E. Bates, 99
April 2, 1922 - November 25, 2021
Dorothy E. Bates, 99, of Millersville, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at the Rheems Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Elizabethtown. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Harry L. and Minnie N. (Kline) Smith. Dorothy was the wife of the late Garth V. Bates, and they shared 51 years of marriage at the time of his passing in 1994.
Dorothy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and devoted her time to her family and home.
She is survived by two sons, Robert H. Bates, Sr. and his wife Michele of Lancaster, and Richard G. Bates and his wife Carol of New Providence. Also surviving are 3 grandchildren, 7 great-grand-children and 11 great-great- grandchildren.
Service for Dorothy will be private at the convenience of the family. Her final resting place will be with her husband in the Millersville Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Dorothy’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society at donate3.cancer.org.
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Condolences to the Family
November 30, 2021
My sincere condolences to Rich, Carol and the family.
Tanya Horn West
November 30, 2021
May the God of all peace comfort you and your loved ones. Dot was such a sweet gentle soul. Been to her home many times and have fond memories. God bless.
Jim Sheppard