Celebrating the life of
Betty McCorkel Bates
April 26, 1935 - May 24, 2017
Savannah - Betty McCorkel Bates, 82, passed away on Wednesday May 24 at Candler Hospital surrounded by her children and granddaughter. She was born on April 26, 1935 in Statesboro, Georgia, and lived her entire life in Savannah.
Betty devoted her life to raising her children and her work. After 24 years of dedicated service at Candler Hospital, she retired in 2014. There, she was known to her coworkers as a leader, teacher, counselor, friend, mother, listener, hero, life coach, and role model.
She is survived by her son, Rob Bates of Moorseville, N.C; her daughter Pam Bates of Savannah Georgia; her daughter and son in law, Paula and Keith Judenis of Cambridge, Wisconsin; her granddaughter Madeline Jean Judenis of Cambridge, Wisconsin. Rob, Pam, and Paula were her greatest joy with Madeline being the light of her life.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Monday, May 29th at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 30th at 11:00 am at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel, with interment following at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Pall bearers will be Rob Bates, Keith Judenis, Roger Alford, John Ashley, Curtis Smith, Joey Hardee, Marquis Dudley, and Cameron Clark.
The family requests that remembrances be made in Betty’s memory to: National Emphysema Foundation, 128 East Avenue; Norwalk, CT 06851, or online at: www.emphysemafoundation.org
Dear Paula and Family, We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Karen, Rob and Helen
- Karen Haight Family, Broad Brook, CT
My condolences to you. I am thankful for the love of Miss Betty. Praying for your strength in this time of sadness. Earth has no sorrow heaven can not heal. GOD BLESS YOU is my prayer.Love Never Fails!
- Min. Delois Moss, Dublin, Ga.
Dear Paula and Family, We share in the sadness of all of you for the loss of your mother. It's never an easy time but our thoughts and prayers are with you all, hoping that the comfort of sweet memories take over. We wish we could have been there with you to celebrate your mother's life. Love, Tom, Evie and Caitlin.
- Tom Norton Family, Cumming, GA
Dear Paula,Pam,Rob,Maddie and family. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time in your lives. Ms. Betty was such a sweet and funny lady and will be remembered fondly. Glad she and her family touch my life and will continue to do so. Love you all!
- Laura and Mike Martinez, Savannah, Ga
Dear Pam, Paula, Rob, MJ, Keith and other family members. Ms. Betty was loved by all those who knew her. She touched the lives of those around her for the better. Hold onto each other and trust in the Lord. Condolences to you and your family. Love to you all.
- Jeanne Hotaling, Owens Cross Roads, AL
My sincerest condolences go out to your family, it's never easy losing someone in death. May you take comfort in God's promise found at Revelation 21:4, which says "he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” This verse brought me peace when I experienced loss, I hope it can do the same for you. May the memories you have give you strength during this difficult time.
- Mckenzie, Savannah, GA
Dear Paula and Family, We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Karen, Rob and Helen
- Karen Haight Family, Broad Brook, CT
My condolences to you. I am thankful for the love of Miss Betty. Praying for your strength in this time of sadness. Earth has no sorrow heaven can not heal. GOD BLESS YOU is my prayer.Love Never Fails!
- Min. Delois Moss, Dublin, Ga.
Dear Paula and Family, We share in the sadness of all of you for the loss of your mother. It's never an easy time but our thoughts and prayers are with you all, hoping that the comfort of sweet memories take over. We wish we could have been there with you to celebrate your mother's life. Love, Tom, Evie and Caitlin.
- Tom Norton Family, Cumming, GA
Dear Paula,Pam,Rob,Maddie and family. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time in your lives. Ms. Betty was such a sweet and funny lady and will be remembered fondly. Glad she and her family touch my life and will continue to do so. Love you all!
- Laura and Mike Martinez, Savannah, Ga
Dear Pam, Paula, Rob, MJ, Keith and other family members. Ms. Betty was loved by all those who knew her. She touched the lives of those around her for the better. Hold onto each other and trust in the Lord. Condolences to you and your family. Love to you all.
- Jeanne Hotaling, Owens Cross Roads, AL
My sincerest condolences go out to your family, it's never easy losing someone in death. May you take comfort in God's promise found at Revelation 21:4, which says "he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” This verse brought me peace when I experienced loss, I hope it can do the same for you. May the memories you have give you strength during this difficult time.
- Mckenzie, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
