Rosemary Bates

Rosemary Bates, age 78, of Miami Township, passed away Wednesday April 3, 2019 surrounded by her family, at the Eastgatespring of Cincinnati. She was born August 22, 1940 in Cincinnati, the daughter of Ralph and Elizabeth (nee Luckett) Meisberger. Rosemary was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband Jess Bates March 16, 2014. She is survived by her children and spouses; Dennis & Connie Tucker. Cindy Martin, Connie & Dennis Wilhoite, daughter-in-law Terry Tucker and son-in-law Jay Baker, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren and siblings; Jim & Tom Meisberger, Jean Rabe and Janet Slater. Along with her parents and husband, rosemary was preceded in death by her children; David Tucker and Cheri Baker. Services will be 2:00 PM Monday, April 8, 2019 at the Evans Funeral Home in Milford with visitation for family and friends from 1:00PM until the time of service. Rev. Jeff McClain will officiate. Burial will follow in the Graceland Memorial Gardens in Miami Township.