Connie Sue David Bates

Connie Sue David Bates, 66 years old and lifelong resident of Independence, Louisiana, passed away at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. She was born on July 15, 1954. Connie was a loving Wife, Mother, Nana, Nene, Aunt, Friend and second mother to many.

She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Albert “Catfish” Bates. Daughter, Kathy Bates Faust and son-in-law, Lance Faust. Grandchildren, Kasie Faust, Troy Faust, and Bailey Oliphant. Connie is also survived by her extended family, Kenneth Oliphant, Kenneth “Bubba” Oliphant, Sanya David, Josh Oliphant, Emily Barton, Briella Austin, Axton Austin, Londyn Spears, and Roman Spears and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Authur and Catherine David; sister, Debra David Barnes; brother, Sonny David and numerous nieces and nephews.

She gladly accepted the role God bestowed upon her after her sister’s death in raising her sisters children, Jeffery, Crystal, Alicia and the late Greg Barnes Jr.

She will be greatly missed by all those that had the pleasure of spending time with her and getting to know her.

“She left us beautiful memories, her love is still our guide, although we can not see her, she will always be at our side.”

Visitation will be held at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, 2000 N. Morrison Blvd, Hammond, Louisiana 70401 on Saturday, February 6, 2021 from 10:00 am until the funeral service begins at 2:00 pm in the funeral home chapel.

Interment will follow at Lanier Cemetery in Loranger, Louisiana.

Connie's guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com.

Face masks are mandatory and we ask that you maintain a respectful distance with the family. Thank you for your cooperation.

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