NORTH VERNON
Debra Elaine Bates, 57, of North Vernon died Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, at Columbus Regional Health.
Surviving includes her husband Michael Bates of North Vernon; sons, Michael, John and Donald (Tabitha) Bates, all of North Vernon; daughter, Jennifer Roy of North Vernon; father, Gene (Pat) Ethridge of Indianapolis; brothers, Wade Eugene, Jerry and David (Sue) Ethridge, all of Indianapolis; sisters, Betty (Jerry) Tarrh and Cindy (Danny) McConnley, both of Indianapolis and Susan (J.D.) Brown of Lyons; 11 grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. today at Scipio United Methodist Church with the Rev. Naquita Scott officiating.
Dove-Sharp & Rudicel Funeral Home and Cremation Services in North Vernon handled the arrangements.
Memorials may be made for expenses.