Rachael Bates, age 63, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on October 17, 2024. She was born on December 23, 1960. Rachael will be remembered for her warm smile, kind heart, and unwavering faith. She touched the lives of many with her loving spirit and generous nature. Rachael had a passion for gardening and spending time outdoors, always finding joy in the beauty of nature. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her, but her memory will live on through the lives she has touched and the love she shared. Rest in peace, Rachael. She is proceeded in death by her mom Lynne Smith her farther Dennis l. Smith . Her husband Glenn Bates. She is survived by her daughter Jennifer Minks (Ambra). Her step daughter Glenda Bates, step sons Clay Bates(robin) and Curtis Bates.