MIDDLEPORT — Linda Bates Parks Keyes, of Middleport, formerly of Columbus, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016 at the Meigs Emergency Department.

She was born on July 26, 1938 to the late Russell and Margaret Bates. She was the youngest of 13 children.

She is survived by her children, Jeffrey Bates and Bronson Bates; grandchildren, Christopher Bates, Jerry Bates, Brooke Bates; great-grandchildren, Dillion Bates, Dashiell and Remington Bates, Katlynn Smith; great-great-grandchildren, Majestik and Luinda Bates.

A memorial servece will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.

Now she will finally be in peace and she will be greatly missed.