Margaret Bates, went to Heaven to be with Jesus on Friday, February 9, 2018.

Services will be 10:30 am Monday, February 12, 2018 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dr. Gerald McKelroy officiating. Burial will be at Rosemound Cemetery. Visitation will be 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Sunday, February 11, 2018 at the funeral home.

Margaret Warren was born January 29, 1923 in Riesel, Texas. She was a master seamstress and hairdresser in the Waco area. She also worked at Cox's Department Store for many years. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, gardening and spending time with family and friends.

She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Grover Bates.

Survivors include her son, Edwin Bates; her granddaughter, Kelly Lorenz and husband, Michael; her great-granddaughters, Lexi Lorenz and Lily Lorenz; and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Waco Meals on Wheels, 501 W. Waco Dr., Waco, TX 76707.

The family would like to express a special thank you to Kindred Hospice for their care and support.