Pauline Faye Bates

Pauline Faye Bates, age 90, of Smithville, TX passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024, due to complications of a stroke.

She was born in Stillwell, OK on February 5, 1934, and was married to Johnny Bates on January 17, 1951.

She is survived by son, John D. Bates of Abilene; daughter, M. Jan Bates of Smithville; grandson, Jesse N. Bates and wife Alison of Wimberley; and great grandchildren, Ann, John, Leo, Mary and baby Grace Pauline, who is in heaven. There are no surviving siblings.

The funeral service will be officiated by Rev. Renita Knight under the services of Bastrop Providence Funeral Home, 2079 Hwy 71 East, Bastrop, TX 78602.

Viewing on Wednesday, December 18 from noon to 2 pm. Funeral service at 2 pm Wednesday, December 18.

Burial will be Thursday at Shannon Rose Hill Cemetery in Fort Worth.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Divinity Hospice, 3000 Joe DiMaggio Blvd, Suite 40 Round Rock, TX 78665; New Day Services, 6816 Camp Bowie Blvd W, Suite 112 Fort Worth, TX 76116 or St. Joseph’s Anglican Church, 446 N. Seguin Ave New Braunfels, TX 78130