Brenda Barton Bates

Brenda Barton Bates, age 74 of Calhoun, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Gordon Health Care. Brenda was born on February 14, 1944 in Gordon County to the late Thurman Tate Barton and Mable Agnes Boston Barton. In addition to her parents, Brenda was also preceded in death by her brother, David Barton and his wife Patty. She was a member of Crane Eater Community Church. Brenda was a Past President of the local VFW Ladies Auxillary Renis Barrett Post #5376. She was also a Past District President of the VFW Ladies Auxillary. Brenda is survived by her husband, Robert Bates of Calhoun; son, Jerome Boswell of Calhoun; three sisters, Loretta Hicks of Jasper, GA, Janis Ward of Calhoun, and Norma Ash and her husband James of Hazlehurst, GA; one granddaughter, Claudette Boswell; two great-grandsons, Kolman Fowler, and D.L. Hopper; and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral Services will be conducted on Monday, July 9th at 11 AM from the Chapel of Thomas Funeral Home with the Reverend DaRon Henson and Reverend Junior Clayton officiating. Burial will follow in Erwin Hill Church of God Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday evening from 3 PM until 6 PM at Thomas Funeral Home. You may leave the family online condolences at www.thomasfuneralhomecalhoun.com Thomas Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Brenda Barton Bates, age 74 of Calhoun.