Wilma Jane (Pace) Bates

Nov 23, 1940 - Apr 23, 2009
Posted by: Sharon Ingle

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Wilma Jane Bates was born November 23, 1940 in Hugo, Oklahoma to Woodrow and Cordia (Booth) Pace. She passed from this life April 23, 2009 in Yukon, OK. 

Jane was a member of the Antlers First Baptist Church and a ESA member. She lived in the Antlers area for 60 years than moved to Yukon, OK eight years ago. She enjoyed car shows, reading, talking, movies, collecting chickens and auto racing. 

Jane is preceded in death by her parents: Woodrow "Woody" and Cordia Pace, and a brother: Bobby Pace. 

She is survived by her children: Bart Bates and wife, Laura of Jones, OK; Brian Bates and wife, Delcinia of Antlers, OK; Brent Bates and wife, Tarah of Edmond, OK; grandchildren: Dustin, Shae, Brady, Landon, Teagan, Stratton, Austin and Charles; great-grandchildren: Kale and Kole; as well as many other relatives and friends. 

Funeral Service: 2:00 PM Monday, April 27, 2009 ~ Antlers First Baptist Church 
Officiating: Rev. Jonathon Hooker ~ Rev. Sam Dyer 
Music: "Old Rugged Cross" ~ “Amazing Grace” ~ "How Great Thou Art" 
Pallbearers: Martin Tucker ~ Jim Vaughan ~ Jr. Gardner ~ Scott Pace ~ Lance McMahan ~ Roy Brown 
Honorary Pallbearers: Todd Harrington ~ Lyman Garman ~ Chris Ayers ~ Dr. Ed Ellis ~ Jason Kirk ~ Alan Malakowsky 

Interment: Antlers City Cemetery Antlers, Oklahoma