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Florence Lillie Hotchkiss Bates

March 13, 1923 - July 15, 2012

Corry, PA Florence Lillie Bates, 89, passed away in her sleep on Sunday (July 15, 2012) at the home of her son in Big Stone Gap, VA, following an extended illness. She was born on March 13, 1923 in Corry, PA, the daughter of the late, Virgil L. and Mable E. (Lee) Hotchkiss. She attended Corry area schools and was of Protestant faith. She was president of the Junior Relief Corps, member and past-president of the Women's Relief Corp. and a member of the Gold Star Wives. Mrs. Bates enjoyed word search books, puzzles and knitting. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bates was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Bates; sister, Grace Conners and husband, John; brother, Lyle Hotchkiss; and brother-in-law, Lawrence Morton. Surviving are her son, a professor at M.E.C.C., James E. Bates and wife, Pam of Big Stone Gap, VA; sister, Gladys Morton of Westfield, NY; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery in Corry, PA. Holding Funeral Home in Big Stone Gap, VA is honored to serve the Bates family, along with Bracken Funeral Home of Corry, PA.

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Corry, PA Florence Lillie Bates, 89, passed away in her sleep on Sunday (July 15, 2012) at the home of her son in Big Stone Gap, VA, following an extended illness. She was born on March 13, 1923 in Corry, PA, the daughter of the late, Virgil... View Obituary & Service Information

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