Marie M. Bates

She was preceded in death by her parents, a son Mike Balch; husbands Clyde Balch and HC Bates; Brothers Clyde Mabry and Bill Mabry.

She is survived by two daughters Gayle Pack and husband Jeff; Naomi Lovell and husband Bobby; four grandchildren Josh Lovell, Ellen Lovell Foust (David), Shawn Pack (Lucy), Brandon Pack (Lisa), four step-grandchildren Paula Hand (Jeremy), Tammy Moss (Randy), Elizabeth Mealer (Keith), Jeffery Pack (Jackie), five great grandchildren Aubree Holt, Crimson Bowen, Ceaira Pack, Jacob Pack and Jemma Pack; three step great grandchildren Cade Hand, Parker Hand and Chloe Pack.

Visitation will be held at McConnell Funeral Home Saturday, June 9, 2018 from 11-12:45 with a Graveside Service to follow at 1 P.M. at Athens City Cemetery with Brother Anthony Anderson officiating.

Pallbearers will be Randy Moss, Jeremy Hand, David Foust, Shawn Pack, Josh Lovell, and Jeffery Pack.