Diann Bates

Diann Bates, 70, of Mayflower, Arkansas passed away on Friday, December 8, 2017. Born June 16, 1947 to the late Clifton and Frances Brown, Diann was faithfully devoted to her faith, her family, and her friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, her sister Alice Cochran, and her brother Carroll "Booger" Brown. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 37 years, Cecil "Sam" Bates; her daughter Alisha Bates, son Anthony "Tony" Bates, sister Patricia Jacqueline "Jackie" Parrott, four grandchildren, a host of family and anyone fortunate enough to call her friend. A visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 and a celebration of life service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13, 2017, both at Griffin Leggett Conway, 1751 Dave Ward Drive, Conway, Ark. 72034. Burial will follow immediately at Pinecrest Memorial Park, Alexander, Ark. To express condolences and sign the online guestbook, visit www.griffinleggettconway.com.