Rebecca J. Stewart Bates

Rebecca J. Stewart Bates, age 71, a resident of Pulaski, MS passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, following a lengthy illness.

Rebecca was born on August 6, 1955, in Jackson, MS to her parents, Ray Stewart and Evelyn Dier Freeman. She lived in the Forest, Scott County area several years. She later worked for Cochran-Sysco as a Food Sales Representative. She enjoyed life, making people laugh, and enjoyed visiting family and friends. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Michael Bates; and a daughter, Casey Humer.

Survivors include her two daughters, Gretchen Lynchard (Chris) of Florence, MS., and Carrie Luke of Pulaski, MS, and sister, Linda Bryant (Billy) of Covington, LA. She also leaves a legacy of 3 grandchildren, Whitnie Bullen, Ryan Rainer, and Isabel Humer; 4 great-grandchildren, Kaycie Bullen, Jacob Bullen, Rylee Rainer, and Brooks Rainer.

No services are planned currently. OTT & LEE Funeral Home of Forest is honored to serve the Bates family.