Age 87, entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 12, 2019. Born January 30, 1932 in Chicago, IL, she was affectionately known as "Bug" for her big beautiful eyes. Proud of her time at Froebel High School, she always represented the Blue Devils. A graduate of Indiana University Northwest, she worked at Inland Steel, Gary Community School Corporation, and Fagen Pharmacy. Preceded in death by husband Wallace Sr, son Jeff Bates Sr. , parents Jiles and Mayola Bagsby, and niece Monica Trotter. Alma leaves five children, Randall (Carmen) Sr., LyTrice, Jeneen, Wallace Jr. and Tamara Stubblefield, one special grandson Jeff Bates Jr. , 4 Great-Grandchildren, Sisters: Ida Jeffery and Lula Bagsby, 1 niece, 2 nephews, special cousin Lorene Burnett and a host of family and friends. Memorial Service Saturday July 20, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Family hours 9-11 a.m. at Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church 1741 Fillmore Street. Rev. Isaac Culver officiating.