Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Reba Bates Fitzpatrick

Reba Bates Fitzpatrick, 58, of Panama, OK passed away Sunday, August 1, 2010 in Ft. Smith, AR. Reba was born February 9, 1952 in Poteau, OK to Bethel & Faye (Boyd) Bates. She was a hairdresser. Reba was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Dena Smith. Survivors include her husband, Steven Fitzpatrick of the home; son, Matthew Schmidt of Greenwood, AR; 2 daughters, Kim & husband Shawn Dodson of Greenwood, AR, Veronica Bates of Cameron, OK; 10 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 3 sisters, "June" Turner of Spiro, OK, Stella Tayrien of Stillwater, OK, Rachel Bates of Shattuck, OK; 3 brothers, Butch Bates of Panama, OK, Joe Ollar of Cameron, OK, Bethel Bates of Panama, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be held 10 am, Thursday, August 5, 2010 at the First Assembly of God Church in Panama, OK with Gary Ridenour officiating. Interment will follow at noon at the Fort Smith National Cemetery, Ft. Smith, AR. Pallbearers will be Randall Pierce, Ryan Dodson, Heath Bates, Jason Horst, Burt Tayrien, Steven Goins, Brian Goins, & the men of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Spiro Chapter. The family will be at the Spiro Fraternal Order of the Eagles hall from 6-8 Wednesday evening.

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