Emma Bates

Emma Mae Bates, 73, transitioned this life on Sunday March 17, 2024 in Monroe, LA. Visitation will be 5pm to 7pm on Friday, March 29, 2024 at Hester Central State Funeral Home, 811 Louise Anne Avenue, Monroe, LA. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on March 30, 2024 at Hester Central State Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Rhymes Cemetery under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home. 

Too Soon 

Everyone has their time, but why did yours have to come so soon? There are so many people in the world, so why did God have to pick you? They say things like this make you stronger, but how an that be? I feel so weak inside; it all feels like a dream. I didn't get to see you - you passed away too soon, but I feel you watching over me, and someday, I'll see you again. 

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