Roberta HaleyBates

"We extend our sympathy to all the family. May you be comforted by your sweet memories."

"Aunt Roberta was a very precious lady. I have many wonderful memories of her that I will treasure forever. I can just hear her soft sweet voice and cheerful laugh. She made you feel loved every time you were in her presence. One special memory I have of Aunt Roberta is going to her house and playing Scrabble. Aunt Roberta will be greatly missed by all who knew her."

"Sweet, sweet Roberta...........I'll never forget the fun times we had on Sunday afternoons at her house. Kathy, those times I will never forger."

"My heart goes out to all of the family.. Aunt Roberta was a very special lady... always had a smile for everyone....Your in my heart and prayers."

"I somehow wanted to say a few words about my granny on this day, and thought this would be the best way. The following are just a few examples of how she was THE BEST GRANNY ANYONE HAS EVER HAD: When I was a little girl I would walk or ride my bike down to Granny's and even though she was busy running a household, everytime I told her I wanted to play a game (scrabble, dominos, etc.) she stopped everything and played with me. She let me stir the cornbread batter she made daily. She let me make mud pies and didn't care how dirty I got. She grabbed an Easter basket and hunted eggs with all us kids, ,she kept my five week old baby (Jared) while I went to work because my mother had surgery, she saved homemade biscuits for me every morning, when I was a young working mother she would call me at the end of the day and say "I got you some supper for your family, come pick it up", I had the best of both worlds when I was a kid because I would see if Granny had a better looking supper than my mom and always go eat with her and Papa. When I am blessed with grandchildren of my own I plan to use the example of "my granny" and be THE BEST GRANNY ANYONE HAS EVER HAD! Love, Rhonda Kaye"

"Faye & Family,

I was so sorry to read about your wonderful mother. My prayers are with you at this time.."

"To Elvin; daughters Kathy, Ann, Faye, & Ruth; the nine grandchildren (especially Carrie):fifteen great-grand children: three great-great grand children and the extended families: May our Lord Jesus Christ give you comfort and the peace that passes all understanding at this time of the passing of your wife, mother, and grandmother. Our prayers are with you.
Love,
Bruce & Janna Rampey"

"Sorry for your loss. She was a special lady."

"Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. We are here for you if you need anything.
Love, John, Paige, Jayson, Colt, Jake, Brad, and Jared"

"Ann and family, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. It is evident what a wonderful family she has and how blessed all of you were to have her. I hope the good memories give you comfort at this time. Thinking of you, Love, Laura Lee"

"I offer my deepest sympathy to this family, whom I have known and loved all of my life. Ms. Roberta was such a sweet lady and, now as an adult, I realize how tolerant she also was. When Jerry Flemister and I were young boys, we assumed everything in the Enon Community was community property. The proof of that is, we fished in everyone's ponds and we didn't always ask. Actually, I seem to recall we moreorless informed a neighbor we were headed to their pond. I remember Ms. Roberta saying, "Wait, I'll get my pole and go too." Ms. Pinky Chisom would do the same thing. I don't know if it really takes a Village to raise a child, but, it seems to have taken the entire Enon Community with wonderful people like Ms. Roberta to get us raised. I wouldn't take anything for those special memories."

"Our thoughts and prayers are with Bates family.
Even thought we can't be there we will be thinking of ya'll.

Our Love
David & Pamela"

"Kathy, Ann, Faye and Ruth,
As Hilda mentioned, I too have never heard Mrs. Roberta say a bad thing about anyone. She had a kind word for everyone and was a true lady. We Christians should take a lesson from her as to how we should live our lives. My prayers are with you all as you adjust your lives without this loved one who cared so much for all of you."

"So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time."

"Bless you all during this time...Aunt Roberta called me EVERY year on my birthday. She never forgot. She was the sweetest. I know you will miss her greatly but rest in the comfort knowing that you will see her again! Love you all! I will be at her funeral"

"I knew Mrs. Roberta all my life, and I never heard her raise her voice or say anything bad about anyone. She was a fine Christian woman!

I know she will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family."

"Healing prayers for all of you. She was a wonderful lady & always had a smile on her face.
Marsha Pierce & Matt Daniel"

"Ann, our hearts break for you and the rest of the family. I know how good you were to your Mother and how much you loved her. Hold on to all the good times and the wonderful memories. I hold you and the rest of the family up in prayer daily and know that if you just lean on God He will guide you through this most difficult of times. If there is anything Mary and I can do, please just give us a call. Always remember there are so many of us who care.

Love,
Carole Rushing & Mary Lasiter"

"Nicky, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family."

"I can't remember when the Bates & Chambers were not neighbors, and good neighbors I might add. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Joe and Jean"

"Ann, Kathy & families,
You are in my thoughts & prayers at this time. I know the Lord will strengthen you during this difficult time.
Love you."

"Ann, Kathy, Faye, and Ruthie, I know it is hard and she will be greatly missed. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers."

"Our sympathy and love to all the family. Life is about making wonderful memories and your family should be loaded with them. What a sweet wife, Mother, and Grandmother. She will be missed."

"I am so sorry for the loss of the Matriach of your family. My heart and thoughts are with you."

"Having known Mrs. Bates for over 50 years has been a real blessing in my life. She was a kind and lovely person that always loved to visit just to make sure our family was doing okay. She cared and loved her family and the people that she came in contact with .

May God bless you all as you go throuth this very dificult time in your life. This lovely lady is in the arms of Jesus now and that make me happy for her and all of you in her family."

"Dear Faye,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that we love you very much and are praying for you and your family.
Love, Kara, Ben and Rachel."

"My thoughts and prayers are with you all."

"Faye, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time."

"Dear Uncle Elvin, Kathy, Ann, Faye, and Ruth,

I pray that God will be with you all during this time. I loved Aunt Roberta, she was my favorite. I will always remember the fun times we had in the summer time when I would come to visit. She was truly a joy and there will never be another like her. I can just see her smiling now.
Love,
Florence"

"Mr. Elvin and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Mrs. Bates for her warmth and welcome. I will also remember how we watched the Rose Parade in your living room...in color. Mrs. Bates was
always patient and loving with this bunch of giggling, goofy girls. May she rest in peace and rise in glory."

"Mrs. Kathy, Rhonda and family, So sorry to hear about Mrs. Roberta, I have nothing but fond memories of her, when i attended Enon Church and she was allways in the kitchen helping with church fuctions, God really did recieve an angel in heaven today."