Elizabeth Bates

Elizabeth T. Bates, age 73, of Tampa, FL, passed away July 14, 2010. She was born June 25, 1937 in Perth Amboy, NJ, to the late Harry and Mable Gwynne Bates. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Ann Erickson; and niece, Ann Richerdson. Surviving are her children, Bonnie Kushlakus, Bill and Lorilynn Mowery, Colleen and Chris Hart, and Brian and Debra Mowery; her grandchildren, Kelly, Cole, and Kasey Mowery, Beth and Chris Hart, and Hanibal Mowery; brothers, John Allan Bates and Rita, Melba Yeck and Jim; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Services and interment will be private. Arrangements by Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Ave., Rocky Mount, VA 24151. www.connerbowman.com