Julia Kay Bates, 61, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 20, 2019, at the Rosedale Assisted Living Home in Fulton. She was born May 20, 1958, in Tupelo, to Roy Lee and Fairy Nell Owens Bates. She was a Primitive Baptist in belief. She enjoyed watching television, singing, music, and especially enjoyed going to church. She made a lasting impression on everybody she met. She enjoyed it when her brother rode her on his motorcycle.

Services will bet 10:00 a. m. Wednesday, October 23, at the McNeece-Morris Funeral Home Chapel in Fulton with Bro. Darren Owens officiating. Burial will be in the Beulah Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Saltillo.

Survivors include her mother, Fairy Nell Owens Bates of Fulton; one brother, Roy Kevin Bates of Mantachie; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and other family members.

She was preceded in death by her Father, Bro. Roy Lee Bates; one brother, Anthony Lee Bates.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at McNeece-Morris Funeral Home in Fulton.