Susan Bates

Susan Kay Bates, 60, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. Born in Houston, Texas on June 18, 1956, the third of five children. She came into the world with a smile. Susan attended St. Rose, Seton Jr. High and St. Pius X High School, where she was a Pantherette and a Varsity Cheerleader. She graduated from Texas A&M in 1978 with a degree in Physical Education. On August 12, 1977, she married her high school sweetheart, the true love of her life, Michael Wayne Bates. The welcomed the center of their world, Austin Michael on June 24, 1983. Mike and Austin's worlds revolved around Susan. Susan's smile was dazzling, and she shared it with the world. If you knew her for 10 minutes, you knew her forever. Susan's tiny dancers brought so much joy to her life. Miss Susan taught thousands of ballerinas throughout Houston's private schools over the last 35 years, and several of her students were selected by the Houston Ballet. Survivor's include countless family, friends and loved ones. She will be missed by all. Vigil held at Cypress-Fairbanks Funeral Home, 9926 Jones Road, Houston, Texas 77065 on Friday, March 3 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Rosary immediately following. Funeral Mass at 10:00am on Saturday, March 4 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 4213 Mangum Rd., Houston, Texas 77092

Visitation Details

March 3, 2017 5:00pm - 7:00pm, Cypress Fairbanks Funeral Home

Service Information

March 4, 2017 10:00am, St. Ambrose Catholic Church