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Visitation:
11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at
Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home
Service:
1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home
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Ruby Marie Bates, 80, of Lincoln,
passed away August 29, 2023, in Vandalia, surrounded
by her loving family.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Holland Barry &
Bennett Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow
at 1 p.m. also at the funeral home. Burial will be
in Green Hill Cemetery, San Jose, IL.
Ruby was born July 30, 1943, in Lincoln, IL., the
daughter of Samuel Taylor and Frances Ruby (Lowe)
Taylor. She married Donald Bates in 1981. He
preceded her in death in 1996. Ruby was a faithful
member of Jefferson Street Christian Church. She was
also an active member of the Oasis Senior Center
where she enjoyed bingo, crafts, and socializing
with her many friends. Ruby retired from Lincoln
Developmental Center after more than 30 years of
service. |
Survivors include nephews John Reece (Gena) and Daniel Reece
(Barbara), niece Renna Kelly (Jeff); great nieces and nephews: Tommy Reece (Lynzi),
Michael Reece (Brandi), Jenna Townsend (Zach), Jessica Fulk, Jeffrey Kelly (Jaedyn),
and Benjamin Reece; 11 great-great nieces and nephews also survive.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, an infant son, sister
Emily and her husband Charles, and great-great nephew Trevor Reece.
Memorial donations may be made to Jefferson Street Christian Church or to the
Oasis Senior Center.
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