Betty Ruth Bates
August 5, 1936 - July 24, 2020
Betty Ruth Bates, 83, of Wilton, AR passed away in Denton, TX on Friday, July 24, 2020. She was born August 5, 1936 in Texarkana, AR to the late Earnest and Pearlie (Waddell) Renfro. Mrs. Bates is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Noah Bates, one son, Jack Cavazos, three brothers and two sisters. She was a loving mother, grandmother (Gigi), great-grandmother, sister and a devout woman of faith. She enjoyed spending time with her family, coffee and casinos. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Rhonda and J.D. Hudspeth of Denton, TX and Windy and Chris Stryker of Greenwood Village, CO, one brother, Paul Renfro of Bossier City, LA, one sister, Doris Brown of Wilton, AR, six grandchildren, Cori Fisher, Chris and Brandon Gray, Ross, Grey, and Sawyer Brewer and five great-grandchildren, Madyson, Jackson and Emerson Fisher and Victoria and Tucker Gray. Services are planned for Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at 1:00 at the Madden Funeral Home in Ashdown, AR with Joseph Stacks officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 – 12:00 prior to the service. Interment to follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery 4090 MC 28 Texarkana, AR 71854
Betty Ruth Bates, 83, of Wilton, AR passed away in Denton, TX on Friday, July 24, 2020. She was born August 5, 1936 in Texarkana, AR to the late Earnest and Pearlie (Waddell) Renfro. Mrs. Bates is preceded in death by her parents, husband,... View Obituary & Service Information