Doris Brame Bates Obituary in Richmond at Scotts Funeral Home

Obituary For Doris Brame Bates

Doris Brame Bates, 93, of Richmond, passed away peacefully, March 29, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, of 71 years, Herman William Bates, Sr. Surviving are her son, Herman William Bates, Jr.: daughter, Jewel Bates Mitchell; two grandchildren, Maurice Mitchell and Valerie Mitchell Spain (Keith); five great grandchildren, Marcus Mitchell, Ciara Stephenson, Adrienne Mitchell, Destiny Mitchell and Ajeya Dixon; three great great grandchildren, Kason Mitchell, Skylar Edwards and Soryn Barth; nephew, Percy Mitchell (Jill); nieces, Angela Brame and April Brame Hawkes (Clarence); cousins, Heywood Thompson (Earlyne), Renee Thompson, Jimmy Cary and Reginald Romaine; also her devoted, faithful and loving church family. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd., where viewing will be held Tuesday, April 11 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. followed by the family receiving friends in Scott's Chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. The Mass of Resurrection will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Church, 909 Rennie Ave. Wednesday, April 12 at 11 a.m. Entombment will be held at Forest Lawn Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul's Catholic Church.

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I worked with Doris at MCV in the 70s. She was so kind and friendly. Will never forget her. So sorry for her passing. Diane

Dear Jewel & the Bates Family, Please accept my sincere sympathies in the passing of Mrs. Doris Bates. She was always the warmest and friendliest person whenever you meet her along with her husband, the late Mr. Herman Bates. God bless you all. Sincerely, Mrs. Carolyn Lambert and Family

Branda and I would like to offer our deepest sympathy to the family of Mrs. Doris Bates. She was a wonderful lady who made a significant contribution to our church.
James and Branda Price

We loved seeing Doris (and hugging her) at St. Paul's. She was very special and we were blessed to have known her. She is truly a loss to everyone she touched. Our sincere sympathy to her family and loved ones. Mary Vivo and Anne Marie Ring

I will never forget Mrs. Bates, she was like family to me. If she needed anything for her home, I was on speed dial. She was extremely loyal to folks lucky enough to be included in her inner circle of trusted friends. I felt privileged to be among them. I hope she is with her beloved Herman and they are together again. Jackie Miller