Obituary of Cheryl Ann Bates

"God looked around his garden And found an empty space Then He looked down upon this earth And saw your tired face He put his arms around you And lifted you to rest God’s garden must be beautiful He only takes the best" Manchester, Tennessee - Mrs. Cheryl Ann Bates, age 62, of Manchester, TN, passed from this life on Sunday, February 21, 2021, in Manchester, TN. Mrs. Bates was born in East Liverpool, OH, to her late father Robert Hoskinson and mother Una Faye Hoskinson. She was a cashier for a truck stop until her health started to decline. Mrs. Bates’ had a loving family and will be deeply missed. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Eva Jane Bates. Mrs. Bates is survived by her husband, Rodney L. Bates; mother, Una Faye Hoskinson; daughter, Tina Brett and family; two brothers, Robert O. (Meg) Hoskinson and Jason (Liz) Hoskinson; three sisters, Deborah Copestick, Ruthelma (John) Jones, and Marsha Hoskinson-Industry; three nephews, Warrick Jones, Trinidy Jones, and William Copestick; several other nieces and nephews; several brother and sister-in-laws. Per Mrs. Bates wishes, she will be cremated and taken back home to Pennsylvania for inurnment of her remains at a later date. Central Funeral Home is serving the family, 931-723-7774, centralfuneralhome.com