Irene Helen Bates

Irene H. Bates, 84 of Biloxi, MS passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2008. Irene leaves to cherish her memory her loving son Reggie Bates and his wife Kay of Ocean Springs; her grandchildren, Clay Bates of Mobile, Loren and Kristina Gautier of Ocean Springs; five siblings, Margaret Johnson of Raven, VA, Harold Rimmer and his wife, Juanita of Converse, TX, William Lee Rimmer Jr. of Covington, VA, Evelyn Geraldine Bandy and her husband Bill of Baptist Valley, VA and Perry Rimmer and his wife Ann of Kingston, OK; and numerous other family members and friends. In accordance with Irene's wishes, there will be no service and in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 182-A Debuys Rd., Biloxi, MS 39531 She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Richard P. Bates; her mother, Myrtle Grace Rimmer; and her brother, Cecil Rimmer. Arrangements were made by Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes, Howard Avenue, Biloxi. View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com