Oralia "Lila" Bates, 79, of Tulia, passed away on October 17, 2019. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. on October 21, 2019 at Bartley Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Tulia, Texas. A rosary will be held Sunday, October 20, 2019 from 6-8 p.m. at Bartley Funeral Home.

Lila was born to Cayetano Salazar and Cruz Leal on April 7, 1940 in Yancey, Texas. She married Ralph Bates on June 11, 1974 in Greenville, Texas. Lila was known for her green thumb, tending to her roses and vegetables. She loved decorating her home especially during the holidays. Lila also enjoyed singing and dancing; always the life of the party. Above all, she loved being a mother, grandmother, and a wonderful wife to Ralph. She will be missed dearly by all who knew her.

She is survived by her husband; Ralph Bates of Tulia, Texas, children; Fernando Hernandez and wife, Rosa, of Victoria, Texas, Esteban "Steve" Hernandez of Carrolton, Texas, Velma Garcia and husband, Rene, of Colorado City, Texas, and Tanya Garner and husband, Rodney, of Amarillo, Texas, sister; Minnie Frausto and husband, Antonio, of Kress, Texas, brothers; Jose Salazar and wife, Santa, of Yancey, Texas, Lalo Salazar and wife, Lynn, of San Antonio, Texas, and a special sister in law; Lou Ann Salazar. She will be remembered by 14 grandchildren and a host of great and great-great grandchildren

Lila is preceded in death by her parents, a son; James Hernandez, a grandchild; Paul M. Garcia, and a brother; Albert Salazar.

Donations can be made to:

Area Community Hospice Foundation

4300 Olton Rd.

Plainview, TX 79072