Raylene Bates

Raylene Bates, 67, of Alexander passed away on January 2, 2017. She was born on March 18, 1949 to the late, Johnny Ray Cole and Margia Lucille Cole in Oklahoma City, OK. Her grandchildren were the joys of her life. She also liked fishing and was a race car fan. She is preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Patsy, Clois Ann and Pauline; two nephews, Johnny and Jay; and niece, Sherri. She is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Daniel Bates; three children, Jeannie Rankin (Robert), Jerry Autry (Toni) and Renee Foraker (Zane); eight grandchildren; Amber, Charrie, Russell, Bryce, Brandon, Tyler, Luke and Carter; three great-grandchildren, Cameron, Rose and Olivia; two sisters, Loretta (Forrest) and Lorene and host of family and friends who all loved her and will miss her dearly. A celebration of Raylene's life will be held Friday, January 6, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home chapel in Bryant. Visitation will be Thursday, January 5, 2017 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. To sign online guestbook visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.