Mamie Louise Bates, aged 70, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, following an extended illness at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, Kentucky. She was surrounded by family and friends at the time of her passing.

Born in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, on March 18, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Roosevelt Brooks and Delores Brooks Hawkins.

In addition to her parents, Mamie is preceded in death by her daughter, Marissa Bates Stewoord, and her Siblings, sister, Ida Brooks Walker and brother, Roosevelt "PeeWee" Brooks, Jr.

She is survived by her siblings, Rosalie (Cedric) Atkins, and Billy (Cecil) Brooks, former husband, James Bates, and a devoted niece, Michelle Brooks, who will cherish her memory.

Visitation 9:00 A.M.

Funeral 11:00 A.M.

Friday January 30,2026 First Baptist Church 37 N. Highland Street Winchester, Kentucky 40391 Rev. Marvin O. King Jr., Pastor