Kathryn Sue (Horine) Bates

Redkey, IN
 Kathryn Sue (Horine) Bates

 Kathryn Sue (Horine) Bates, 90, of  Redkey, IN, passed away Monday, December 19th, 2022 peacefully at IU Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, IN. Sue was born in rural Redkey, IN, on June 28, 1932, a daughter of the late Anna Mae (Cook) and Luther Carlton Horine. She was a graduate of Redkey High School and formerly employed as a secretary for Indiana Glass Factory. Sue was the widow of Jack Bates who she happily married on June 2, 1956. She was a member of the Dunkirk Moose Lodge, American Legion, AMVETS and enjoyed bowling, golfing and loved going to casino penny machines. Aunt Sue, as many called her, helped raise 3 nieces, 4 nephews and many other area children. She is loved and missed by all. Sue is survived by 5 nieces and nephews; Kimberly S. (Horine) Lloyd (husband Jody), Tamara L. (Horine) Kennard, Lance C. Horine, Larry Wright (wife Beth), Lisa (Wright) McDonald (husband Jack) and 1 sister in law; Janet Bates. preceded in death by her parents, husband Jack, 1 brother; Jay Ronald "Ronnie" Horine (wife Mary Ann), 1 sister; Mary Louise Horine, and 2 nephews; Kipp B. Horine, and Layne A. Wright.  Due to possible inclement weather memorial services have been changed to 1 PM at MJS Mortuaries - Redkey Chapel on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery in Redkey, IN. Arrangements entrusted to MJS Mortuaries - Redkey Chapel.

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