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Lydia Bates Obituary
Graniteville
Nov. 23, 2024
Preceded in death: her parents, Charles and Louise Whittle Polatty, her beloved companion, Wayne Durden, her sister Beverly, and her niece Cindy Freeman
Survivors: sons, Charles H. Bates (Martha), of Trenton, SC, and Doug Durden (Denise), of Graniteville, SC; her sister, Brenda Morgan (Don), of Graniteville, SC; grandchildren, Thomas C. Bates, Jackson Bates, Amanda Bates, Randee Durden, and Ryleigh Durden; great-grandchildren, Emilia Bates and Ada Bates and a niece, Beverly Wilson, of Virginia.
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Frankie Easterby
November 29, 2024
My name is Frankie Easterby, a cousin to Wayne Durden. I knew Lydia through Wayne. I did not know of her death until today 11/29/24. She was a wonderful lady and I am so sorry I didn´t get to pay my respects. My Condolences to the family.
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