A funeral will be held Saturday, September 7, 2024 for 66-year-old Laurie Leiann Bateman of San Angelo, Texas, who passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Shannon Medical Center, San Angelo, Texas.
She was born September 26, 1957 in Red Bud, lll. a daughter of Thomas and Oma (nee Nance) Frazer, Sr. Her father preceded her in death. Her mother survives in Chester, Ill.
She married Frank Bateman on May 6, 1978 at Calvary Temple Church, Chester, Illinois; they later divorced.
She is survived by a daughter: Amy Bateman of San Angelo, Tex.; a granddaughter:
Jazzmine Watson of San Angelo, Tex; three brothers: Thomas (Cindy) Frazer, Jr. of Red Bud, Ill., Brett Frazer of Chester, Ill. and Todd (Kimberly) Frazer of Perryville, Mo.; a half-brother: Thomas Anthony (Tina) Frazer of Leachville, Ark.; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was also receded in death by a son: Matthew D. Bateman and a step-father: David L. Phelps.
After high school graduation, she joined the United States Air Force Reserve program. She also earned a Bachelors of Science degree in accounting and was employed as an account controller in St. Louis, Missouri until 2012.
Laurie was a child of God with a hippy soul who loved to rock and roll. She was the “cool mom” who didn’t mind a house full of kids and loved music. She was a devoted mother who loved Amy and Matt unconditionally and taught them the same. She was giving and empathetic and her door was always open to anyone who needed a bite to eat or a place to stay.
She loved to be around family and friends, especially the kiddos. She cherished being a grandma and would sing with Jazzy and make up songs for her. She loved all animals, but her favorites were big dogs. She enjoyed living in the country and watching the birds, squirrels and deer play.
Laurie was an intelligent woman with a passion for reading and technology. If her nose wasn’t in a book, it was on the computer. She is now reunited with her beloved son, dancing on the streets of gold and rocking out to the most beautiful music imaginable.
Visitation will be noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Pechacek Funeral Home in Chester.
A memorial service for 66-year-old Laurie Leiann Bateman of San Angelo, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 7, 2024 at the Pechacek Funeral Home in Chester, Ill.Officiating will be Rev. Thomas Klausing and Josh Boyer.
Inurnment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Chester, Illinois.
Memorials may be made to the Belleville Area Humane Society.