Shirley J. Bates

Shirley J. Bates, 76, of Bentonville joined her Heavenly Father January 21, 2015. She was born August 7, 1938 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Shirley loved her Lord and had a strong faith. She was a loving mother to her children. Survivors: one son; Philip Bates (Janet) of Bentonville, three daughters; Phylis Reeves of Bentonville, Melody Collins (Doug) of Lenoir City, Tennessee, April Bates of Siloam Springs, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be at Radiant Life Church on January 31st at 3 p.m. Arrangements by Epting Funeral Home Bentonville. Condolences: www.eptingfuneralhome.webs.com.