Birth date: Jul 8, 1922 Death date: Jul 14, 2025
Millicent (“Millie”) Simonds Bates, devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, at age 103. Born on July 8, 1922, in Sparta, IL, to Thomas W. and Zuma Crain S Read Obituary
I had the privilege and pleasure to be the private secretary of Millie’s husband Joe during his time as Managing Director of Alcoa of Australia in Melbourne. During that time I got to know Millie very well. What a wonderful woman she was! I was saddened to hear of her passing, but at age 103 it was not unexpected. God bless her!
From Judy Trinham in Melbourne Australia
I had the privilege and pleasure to be Millie’s husband, Joseph Clark Bates Jr’s private secretary during his time as Managing Director of Alcoa of Australia based in Melbourne. During that time I got to know Millie very well. What a wonderful person she was! I am saddened to hear of her passing, but of course at the age of 103 it was to be expected. God bless her!
Judy Trinham in Melbourne Australia
Dear family of Ms Millie,
I am so sorry to hear this. Ms Millie was one of my favorite residents at Legacy Village, Xenia. I used to often visit her and we would talk about a lot of things under the sun. Her sharp wit and razor sharp memory used to amaze us.
She used to tell me to always use green apples for apple pies. We talked about family and when my dad flew from India to visit me, I took him to meet Ms Millie. She has since always asked about him.
Two years ago, our family moved to California. This past May, our daughter joined a nursing school in Cleveland. We drove to Beavercreek to see Ms Millie and I am so glad we did that.
Her smile and wealth of stories. I wish I could get a copy of her biography. She told me she had to add on a few more things since her 100th birthday.
What a lovely person! She will truly be missed by many, especially her dear loved family.
My prayers are with you during this time.
Tanu Mathews
So Sorry to hear about Millie. She will be much missed.Love Elaine and family
Cousin Millie was always immaculately dressed. She and Joe had come to the U.K. on business. Ira had got an invitation for them to see the Windsor Jersey herd at Windsor. Joe couldn't go so Millie, my Dad (Stanley) and I went to see the herd and the dairy.My recollection is of Millie beautifully dressed with high heels sitting on a bale of straw in the cow shed. What a lady!
