Amanda Davis Bates

Amanda Davis Bates 1975 - 2025

Amanda Davis Bates, age 50, passed unexpectedly at her residence on June 21, 2025 in McComb.

She is survived by her loving husband, Steven Wayne Bates and 4 children Colton A. Carr (Hannah), Lauren R. Bates, Kaitlyn M. Bates, and Steven T. Bates; her 2 grandchildren Liam A. Carr and River B. Carr; her parents Dennis Carlton and Judy R. Davis; her brother James P. Davis; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation was held from 5PM until 8PM on June 27, and continued on June 28, from 9AM until services at 11AM at Hartman-Jones Funeral Home. Burial was at Pike Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Amanda was born in McComb to Dennis Carlton Davis and Judy Ritchie Davis on June 9, 1975.

Mrs. Amanda graduated from South Pike High School in Magnolia, in 1993.

She participated in cheerleading, basketball, softball, and track during her junior high and high school days.

Mrs. Amanda obtained a Paramedic and LPN Certification, AA, and AS from SMCC.

Mrs. Amanda worked as an LPN for 9 years and an RN for the past 20 years. During her nursing tenure, she worked with home health, nursing home, and rehabilitation facilities. She always showed sincere concern for her patients, and loved taking care of them. She had the desire to provide them with the best quality care.

Mrs. Amanda continuously demonstrated professionalism while carrying out her duties. She was a wonderful mentor who always led from the front. She always provided coaching to all new nurses that she was privileged to work with.

Her outgoing personality and attitude always promoted a great work environment.

Her life was dedicated to taking care of her husband, children, and grandchildren. Family was everything to her. There was no such limit to the love she gave to all she held dear.

Mrs. Amanda was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Paul B. Ritchie, Louella Lofton Ritchie Kornegay, and Tommy Kornegay; and her paternal grandparents Dennis M. Davis and Grace Spencer Davis.

Pallbearers were Ricki Lewis, Marti Lewis, Rick Hewitt, Warren Wells, Zac Lewis, and Joey Taylor. Honorary

Pallbearers were James P. Davis (Brother), Colton A. Carr (Son), Steven T. Bates (Son), Dock Boyd (Uncle), Mohammad Schuman (Uncle), and Larry Ritchie (Uncle).

Memorials may be given to the Mississippi Baptist Children’s Village.

The family of

Mrs. Amanda wishes to extend our sincere thanks to all who were involved in her care during these last few weeks and to all who extended prayers, love, and support for her and her family. May God bless you and your family.