Patsy Miller Bates , 79, of Center passed away January 7, 2023.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 9, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Don Windham and Bro. Dan Fleming officiating.  Interment will follow at Sardis Cemetery in Shelby County.

Patsy was born January 28, 1943, in Timpson, Texas to Sonny and Delmar Miller. She was a member of Mt. Calvary Church.

She is survived by

Children:

Brenda & Ronny Hogue of Center

David & Sheila Bates of Center

Susie & Shay McCauley of Nacogdoches

Tony & Mary Bates of Forney

Kathy Beck

Grandchildren:

Ricky and Christina Sims

Micheal Sims

Jennifer Matthews

Kaleb & Briar McCauley

Jacey & Lee Daniels

Matthews Bates

Christian Bates

Maddie Malnar

Candy Hogue

Jolene Hogue

Brad Hogue

Great Grandchildren:

Paige & James Jones

Mallory Sims

Tre & Kaitland Sims

Trent Sims

Trace Sims

Trinity Sims

Christian Clark

Ella Matthews

Porter Matthews

Waylon Daniels

Jaxon McCauley

Griffin McCauley

Cora McCauley

Great-Great Grandchild: Paislee Sims

Brother: Billy & Faye Miller

Adopted Daughter: Gwen Hutto

Preceded in death by

Parents: Sonny & Delmar Miller

Husband: Gene Bates

Son: Danny Bates

Brothers & Sisters: Mag Cooper, Hazel Whittington, Helen Christopher, Doline Lovett, Gladys Prinz, Mike Miller, Robert Miller, Alford Miller, Jackie Miller

Pallbearers will be Ricky Sims, Micheal Sims, Tre Sims, Trent Sims, Trace Sims, Lee Daniels, Kaleb McCauley, Matthew Bates, Christian Bates, Brad Hogue, Porter Matthews, James Jones, and Jaxon McCauley.