Melissa Bates

Melissa (McKinzie) Bates is originally from Depew, Oklahoma.  She graduated from Depew High School in 1994, having also attended school in Corpus Christie, Texas.  She is a dedicated mother and wife.  As well, she assists with funeral home operations.

 Prior to moving back to Locust Grove, Melissa served as the Bristow First Baptist Church secretary.  She had also worked for Wiggins Properties and spent over 6 years at AmCare Health Plans (Foundation Health).  Her hard work and dedication compliments her husband as they serve the community at Locust Grove Funeral Home.  She is proud to be a part of a long tradition of funeral service in her husband’s family.  Melissa is also a very talented vocalist that enjoys scrappbooking.

 She enjoys all the activities she gets to be a part of by being the mother of two boys, Will and Caleb.  As well, she is active in the Locust Grove Chamber of Commerce.  She loves to worship with her church family at Southeast Baptist and is a joy to be around.

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