Nancy Bates
Gillespie |
Nancy R. Bates, 85, of Gillespie, IL, passed away on April 20, 2022, at 7:20 pm at The Maples Nursing and Rehab in Springfield, MO.
She was born in Gillespie, IL on November 19, 1936, to David Curtis Smith and Marguerite Sophia (Boyd) Smith. She married William A Bates on January 20, 1976, in Springfield, IL. He preceded her in death on December 31, 2011. Nancy was a retired respiratory therapist from Gulf Coast Regional Hospital, Biloxi, MS. Nancy was an avid pinochle player, playing several times a week with her friends. She also enjoyed Bingo as well.
She is survived by her children, Paulette Mulvany, husband Brian of Ferguson MO, Mary Whittington, husband David, Springfield, MO, Gina Caccioppo, partner Thomas deLeon of Springfield, MO, George Caccioppo of Springfield, MO, sister Dorothy Rondi of Toano, VA, 2 grandsons, 6 granddaughters, and 10 great-grandchildren.
Nancy was preceded in death by her husband William, parents David and Marguerite Smith, her brother George Boyd Smith and grandson Andrew Mulvany.
Visitation will be on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, IL from 12 pm-1 pm. A celebration of life will be held at Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, IL on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorials to be made to Adopt A Pet, PO Box 53, Benld, IL, 62009. Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com.
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