Judith Kaye Bates

BATES, Judith Kaye; born in Manistee to Keith and Kathrine Ellibee on January 29, 1942;

of Clarkston; formerly of White Lake; passed away at home on April 16, 2023; age 81;

high school sweetheart/wife of Robert "Bob" for 63 years; mother of Lori (Stephen) Evans, Melanie (Scott) Pace and Brian (Trish Cate) Bates; grandma of Rachel (Wayne) Gonzalez, Kristin (Nathan) Ogg, Jenny Evans, Eric (Jackie) Pace, Meghan (Andrew) Slot, Daniel (Kaitlyn) Pace, Keith Bates and Kaley Bates; great grandma "GiGi" of 10; sister of Cheryl (late William) White; sister in law of Michael (Debbie) Bates and Mary (late Robert) Terpstra.

Judy graduated from Clarkston High School in 1960. She worked as a medical assistant, cosmetologist/hairdresser and later as an executive secretary for Williams International and J.L. Hudson. Judy was a longtime member of Christ Lutheran Church, Waterford. After retirement, she and Bob enjoyed their home in Loudon, TN and antiquing. She was a talented organ/piano player and singer, having performed in many musicals/plays. She loved attending craft shows.

Friends may visit Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston on Wednesday, April 19th from 4:00pm-7:00pm.

Funeral Service Thursday, April 20 ^th at 10:00am with Pastor Lee Zandstra officiating.

Private interment Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly.

Memorials may be made to Parkinson's Foundation or Residential Hospice .

Please leave a memory or condolence on Judy's online guest book below