Michigan- Florence Katherine Bates, 87, was granted her angel wings January 30, 2015. Katherine was born September 25, 1927 in Hornersville, Missouri to the late Elmer and Aline Jarrett Pender. Katherine is survived by her daughter Lynette (Earl) Mayhew, grandchildren Earl (Amber) Mayhew Jr., Robert (Anjolie) Mayhew, Mitch (Terri) Cooper, Jill (Seth) Appert, Darren (Kristine) Cooper. Great grandchildren; Logan, Lauren, Mason, Conner, Addison, Taylor, Darren, Campbell, Savannah, Miles. Sisters Betty (John) Belford, Fran (H.V.) Hart, and Carrie (Orval) Payton. She is preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Aline Pender, husband Leecil Bates, sister Violent Holland and brother Elmer Pender Jr. The family will receive friends Thursday, February 5, 2015 from 5-7 p.m. at McNabb Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service celebrating her life will be held the following day Friday, February 6, 2015 at 11 a.m. at McNabb Funeral Home Chapel with Gerald Fears officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Gardens. The family asks that in lieu of flowers you consider a memorial in her honor to Skaggs Church of Christ.