Obituary of Sally E. Bates

Mrs. Sally E. Bates, of Beech Street, Town of Mayfield died peacefully on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 following a brief illness with her family by her side. Born in Gloversville, NY she was the daughter of the late Robert and Evelyn Brown. A lifelong area resident Sally grew up in Fulton County and resided in Mayfield. On May 27, 1984 she was united in marriage to Michael Bates. Together they raised a family and enjoyed spending time with their family and friends. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was predeceased by her brother, Floyd "Sonny" Ropeter. Survivors include her husband Mike; her children, Evelyn (Mel) Dopp and Francis (Lisa) Oliver; two step- sons, Scott (Darci) Bates and Michael (Cindy) Bates; eight siblings, Malvina Ward, Orletta (John) LaVada, Sharon Fosmire, Linda (Joe) Sweet, Renee Manzer, Valerie (Butch) Van Avery, Velice (Lew) Decker, Michael (Pam) Palmer; 12 grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 1p.m. at the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam with the Rev. Bonnie Orth presiding. Calling hours will be held prior to the service beginning at 10a.m. at the funeral home. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Burial will take place at a later date in Pine Grove Cemetery, Tribes Hill. Memorial Contributions in her memory may be made to the Women's Cancer Fund at www.cancerrecovery.com Please visit the online memorial at www.brbsfuneral.com