In loving memory of

Joanne P. Bates
September 8, 1951 - March 23, 2024

Joanne P. Bates (nee Battaglia) on March 23, 2024, of Erial. Age 72.

Loving wife of the late Edward T. Bates, Sr. Devoted mother of Edward T. Bates, Jr. (Christine), Kimberly Quigley (Paul), Brian Bates (Sandra), and Keith Bates (Charlene). Loving mom mom of Johnnie, Kirstin, Mackenzie, Gavin, Ryan, Taitum, Aubree, and Brooklyn. Dear sister of Anthony Battaglia (Louisa), Paul Battaglia, and Bruce Battaglia. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

There will be a viewing from 9:00am until 11:00am on Friday, March 29 at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral service 11am at the funeral home. Interment at Erial Cemetery, in Erial, NJ.

Tributes

Bill Stone wrote on Mar 28, 2024:

"To the entire Bates Family. Deepest condolences go out to you. She will be missed. Always loved the laughter at BBQs and birthday. Will keep her in our thoughts of all the good times. The Stone Family. "

Nicole wrote on Mar 25, 2024:

"RIP Mrs. Bates"