Marlene Murray Bates

Marlene M. Murray Bates of Binghamton, NY, passed away in her home on January 12, 2022. She was 85. She was born in Fulton, NY on April 26, 1936 to the late Doris and William Murray. She worked at her parents store, Murrays Market in Poland, NY, and later worked as a manager at Neisners store in Utica, NY, until she met and married Erwin Bates. She is survived by her children, Susan A. Bates, Huger, SC., Karen M. (Donald) Santi, Binghamton, NY., Erick W. Bates, Mexico, NY., Todd A. Bates, Binghamton, NY., 5 grandchildren, Jodi, Jessica, Jennifer, Mikailah, and Meghan. 3 great-grandchildren, Velsus, Hunter and Hank. She was predeceased by her 2 grandsons, Steven and Matthew, whom she's now with in Heaven. She attended Fairview Methodist Church, loved to garden, was an avid book reader, was always spotted walking everywhere she went with her sidekick Todd, and loved all of her grandchildren. She will be dearly missed. A celebration memorial will be held at a later date in Fulton NY,. Express condolences at DeMunn Funeral Home.