Judith Updike Bates

October 24, 1948 - November 14, 2020

Judith Updike Bates, 72 of Huddleston, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020 at her residence. She was born on Sunday, October 24, 1948, a daughter of the late George E. Updike, Sr. & Marian Phyllis Robins Updike.

She was retired from Abbott Labs of Altavista and was a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her husband, David Alan Bates, Sr.; a son, David Alan Bates, Jr. & wife, Monica; a daughter, Sharon Bates Krantz and three grandsons.

The family requests those wishing to make memorials to consider Centra Bedford Hospice, 1621 Whitfield Drive, #C, Bedford, VA 24523.

Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.