Jennifer Jane Bates

  • Monday, June 23, 2025

Jennifer Jane Bates, 62, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Monday, May 27, 2025, at the local hospital.

She was born on June 20, 1962, in Chatsworth, a daughter of the late James Howard and Jessie Juanita Justice. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donnie Bates.

She loved to travel and she loved all her animals.

She is survived by her daughter, Tiffanie Shrader; granddaughter, Isabel Shrader of Ringgold; and cousin, Angie Powell.

At her request she will be cremated and no services will be held at this time.

Arrangements are by Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Drive, Dalton, Ga. 30721, 706 226-4002, www.selectedindependentfuneralhomes.org.

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