Portrait of Barbara Jean Bates

Barbara Jean Bates

, California

Fittingly on the first day of spring God called and Barbara Jean Bates answered. Barbara transitioned to eternal life at 310 a.m. on March 20 2026. Barbara the only child of Joseph Squires and Vivian Crowder Squires was born on November 9 1937. She received her education primarily in parochial schools in St. Louis Missouri including the allgirls RosatiKain Academy and later pursued studies in political science. Barbaras children were her greatest pride Linda an attorney Rickey a music director producer and professional disc jockey Maria a civil servant and educator Karyn an executivelevel consultant and Lisa who had a developmental disability and passed away in her youth. Barbara widely known as Granny was a beloved grandmother figure to everyone. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren Darrick Jill Dorian Sr. Ratesha Heather Ricardo Joe and Cydney her greatgrandchildren including Dorian Jr. whom she raised and her greatgreatgrandchildren including Amaya and…

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