Sandra Kay Bates, age 67, passed away Wednesday evening, November 13, 2013 at the Kingston of Marion.
Sandy was born May 31, 1946, the only child of Theron & Louise (Morris) Huntsman, on the family farm in Marion Township, Marion County, Ohio. At that location, she spent her childhood and early years until she married.
She was a 1964 graduate of Ridgedale High School. Sandy worked at the National City Bank after graduation. She was a member of the Eastern Star.
On August 29, 1969, she married William Lee “Bill” Bates. They met while both were employed at Todco Door Company, Marion, Ohio. They then built their new home on the family farm and resided there until the present time.
Sandy is survived by her devoted husband, Bill, who cared for her the many years she struggled with Huntington’s Disease which had caused her to be an invalid. Also surviving is one daughter; Lisa Lynn Bates.
The Bates family would like to extend a special thanks to the Staff at Kingston and the many, many others who helped with Sandy’s care over the years.
Friends may call at the Boyd-Born Funeral Home on Sunday, November 17, 2013, from 1-4 p.m. Pastors Keith Irey and Josh Freshour will conduct the funeral service on Monday at 1:30 p.m. in the funeral home with burial to follow in the Marion Cemetery.
Contributions in Sandy’s name may be given to the Huntington’s Disease Society, 490 City Park Ave., Columbus, Oh., 43215, Green Camp United Methodist Church, or to the Quality of Life Hospice Program at Marion General Hospital. Online condolences may be set to:www.boydbornfuneralhome.com
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