Mrs. Frances Susan Williamson Bateman, age 98, of Sandersville passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at her residence. A graveside funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, December 3 at 11:00 A.M. in the Sandersville Old City Cemetery. Reverend Stan Littleton will officiate.
Mrs. Bateman was born and reared in Belle Mina, Alabama, the daughter of the late Hoyt Williamson and the late India Ella Williamson. She attended Auburn University to study Home Economics. Frances married Osgood Bateman and relocated to Sandersville in 1947. Mrs. Bateman worked alongside her husband for many years in his Veterinary practice. She was a member of the Washington County Historical Society and a volunteer at the Genealogy Museum. Frances assisted in the establishment of the Sandersville United Methodist Church Library and Historical Room. Mrs. Bateman possessed many talents, including furniture refinishing, landscaping, gardening, creating floral arrangements, and sewing. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed hosting parties and holiday meals for family and friends. Even into her 70’s, Frances enjoyed various physical activities such as walking, water aerobics, and ballroom dancing. Frances was a caring character, always willing to tend to humans and animals in need. Mrs. Bateman cherished time spent with her children and grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her sons, Osgood Massee Bateman, Jr. and Gregory Hilliard Bateman; and brother, Hoyt Earl Williamson.
Survivors include her daughter, India Bateman of Colorado; grandchildren, Alexander Bateman, James Bateman, Valmiki Bateman, Naveen Bateman, and Rebecca Bateman; daughters-in-law, Anne B. Bateman of Warthen and Sumana Brahman of Washington D.C.; and dear friend of over-75-years, Bernice Strickland.
The family would like to thank Mrs. Bateman’s long-time and dedicated caregivers, Joeann Adams, Linda Williams, Shakeytha Maze, and Retha Biggins. They suggest that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Christian Life Center, c/o First Christian Church, P.O. Box 45, Sandersville, Georgia 31082.
Online condolences may be expressed at mayandsmithfuneraldirectors.com.
May & Smith Funeral Directors is in charge of these arrangements.