** Narrative Summary of the Obituary** Leo Mae Gale Bateman, aged 61, passed away on 1 July 1979 in Bethesda, Maryland. She was a native of Isle of Wight County and a former owner of Tulie's Coffee Shop in Smithfield. She is survived by her husband and two daughters. ** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services** A funeral service was conducted on 3 July 1979. Burial took place at St. Luke's Memorial Park in Smithfield, Virginia. --- **Transcript of the Edited Obituary** Leo Mae Gale Birth: 20 June 1918 Death: 1 July 1979 ------------------------------------- Mrs. Bateman Smithfield - Mrs. Leo Gale Bateman, 61, 1602 Magruder 1 Road, died Sunday in the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Md. She was a native of Isle of Wight County and a former owner and operator of Tulie's Coffee Shop in Smithfield. She was a member of Smithfield Baptist Church, its Circle No. 2 and TEL Class; a 25-year member of Smithfield Chapter No. 127, Order of Eastern Star; an honorary member of both the Zi Gamma Theta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority and the Smithfield Women's Club. Survivors include her husband, Robert H. Bateman; two daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Randell of Smithfield and Mrs. Delilah Forcefield of Orlando, Fla.; her mother, Mrs. Martha Darden Gale of Hermitage Home, Onancock; two sisters, Mrs. Judith Williams of Timberville and Mrs. Beatrice Whitley of Windsor; a brother, Bernard Gale of Smithfield; and two grandchildren. A funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m., Tuesday in Colonial Funeral Home by the Rev. Warren F. Taylor and the Rev. Eddie Bateman. Burial will be in St. Luke's Memorial Park. The family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society or to a favorite charity. Newport News, Virginia Daily Press 2 July 1979 Page 5 Obituary for Leo Gale Bateman ------------------------------------- [Birth: 20 June 1918 - Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA] [Death: 1 July 1979 - Bethesda, Montgomery, Maryland, USA] --- ** Vital Statistics Summary** | **Name** | Leo Mae Gale Bateman | |------------|---------------------------------------------------| | **Age** | 61 years | | **Birth** | 20 June 1918; Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA | | **Death** | 1 July 1979; Bethesda, Montgomery, Maryland, USA | --- ** Table of Relationships** | **Name** | **Relationship** | **Place of Residence** | |----------------------------------|--------------------------|------------------------------------| | Leo Mae Gale Bateman | Decedent | Smithfield, Virginia | | Robert H. Bateman | Husband | Smithfield, Virginia | | Mrs. Evelyn Randell | Daughter | Smithfield, Virginia | | Mrs. Delilah Forcefield | Daughter | Orlando, Florida | | Mrs. Martha Darden Gale | Mother | Hermitage Home, Onancock, Virginia | | Mrs. Judith Williams | Sister | Timberville, Virginia | | Mrs. Beatrice Whitley | Sister | Windsor, Virginia | | Bernard Gale | Brother | Smithfield, Virginia | | Two grandchildren | Grandchildren | Unknown | --- ** Publication Details** | **Publication Date** | **Newspaper Name** | **Location** | |------------------------|--------------------------|------------------------| | 2 July 1979 | Daily Press | Newport News, Virginia | --- ** Other Relevant Information** - The obituary highlights Leo Mae Gale Bateman's life as a business owner and community member. - She was involved with various local organizations including the Smithfield Baptist Church and the Order of Eastern Star. - The family requested contributions to the American Cancer Society or a favorite charity in lieu of flowers.