Bernadette McCaleb-Bates

Bernadette "Bunny" H. McCaleb Bates, age 62, earned her crown of glory on Sunday, November 1, 2015, as she peacefully passed away. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Bernadette was employed for many years as an employee of the Metropolitan Developmental Center in Belle Chasse, LA. Most recently, Bernadette was a self-employed business owner, operating her own mobile food truck business on the Westbank of Greater New Orleans. Beloved wife of James L. Bates. Loving mother of Peter S. Thompson, Jr. of Richmond, VA and Kennethia L. Bryan. Daughter of the late Patrick Hawkins and Gladys Boudreaux Hawkins. Sister of the late Laverna, Calvin and Jerry Hawkins; also survived by 7 sisters, 2 brothers, 5 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and a host of aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also priest and parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church and neighboring churches; employees of Cytec Industries of Westwego, LA are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 455 Ames Blvd. Marrero, LA on Friday, November 6, 2015 at 10:00a.m. Father Eugene Jacques, celebrant Visitation will begin at 8:00a.m.; Recitation of Rosary 9:00a.m.; Celebration of Life 9:30a.m. Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery-Avondale, LA In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at www.gofundme.com/bmccaleb Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com