Clarice Mae Bates

Clarice Mae Bates, 92 of Columbiana, passed away Thursday morning March 7, 2024 at Windsor House at St. Mary’s Alzheimer's Center. Clarice was born May 4, 1931,in Youngstown,  a daughter of the late Bert and Estrid (Anderson) Johnson and lived most of her life in this area. She graduated in 1948 from Wilson High School.

Clarice was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and the Vasa Lodge. Clarice looked forward to trips to Jamestown, NY, camping with the family and fishing. She also enjoyed playing cards and had belonged to a card club with  girl friends for 50 years. 

Her husband of 64 years, Carl H. Bates, whom she married in 1951, passed away April 15, 2015. She leaves her daughter, Carla Brant of Cleveland; her son, Mark Bates of Youngstown; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Besides her parents and her husband, Clarice was preceded in death by her daughter, Janice Bates and two brothers, Glen Johnson and Raymond Johnson. 

There will be a memorial service 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 15^th at Lane Funeral Home, Canfield Chapel with calling one half hour prior to the service. The family would like to give a special thanks to the employees and caretakers at St Mary’s for their special care given to Clarice and also for going above and beyond for her family.

Friends and family may view this obituary and give their condolences at www.lanefuneralhomes.com.