Mrs. Clementine "Tina" Bates, age 90, passed from this life on Friday, July 18, 2025, at approximately 9:27 a.m. at her residence in Lima, Ohio.

She was born on December 15, 1934 in Mt. Hope, Alabama to Audrey and Adron (Owens) Warren.  Both  parents preceded her in death.

On May 17, 1952 she was united in holy matrimony to Mr. William T. Bates, Sr., who preceded her in death in October 16, 1984.

Mrs. Bates retired as a Corrections Officer for the State of Ohio.  She was a Beloved Mother.

She leaves to cherish her precious memory 2 children;  Anthony S. Bates and Kenneth R. Bates both of Lima.  A daughter; Joyce Y. Freeman of Midwest City, Oklahoma.  9 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great grandchildren. A host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by 2 sons; William T. Bates, Jr. and Larry A. Bates, Sr.  A sister;  Francis Ann Warren.

Graveside  Services will be held Wednesday, July 23, 2025  at 12:00 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery with  Rev. Austin Lewis, Jr., officiating.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Jones-Clark Funeral Home.

Interment: Memorial Park Cemetery

Services entrusted to: JONES-CLARK FUNERAL HOME, INC.

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