  Sherman
- Carolyn Elaine Bates, 65, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at
Texoma Medical Center.
She was born April 25, 1953 in Sherman, daughter of Erna and Winnie Barbee Mayes. She graduated from Sherman High School in 1971 and married Jerry Bates in 1976 in Durant, Oklahoma. Carolyn worked for 20 years as a partner with Jerry at The Sign Machine. In retirement, she enjoyed gardening, growing flowers, and taking cruises with her family. Mrs. Bates is survived by her husband, Jerry, of Sherman; 3 daughters, Crystal Fuselier, of Plano; Priscilla Arnold of Pottsboro; and Tiffany Bates of Sherman; 4 grandchildren: Preston Fuselier, Kayton Arnold, Kaycee Arnold, and Barrett Wynn; and one brother, Gordon Mayes of Sherman. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Ronald Mayes.  Cremation Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |