Anna Medford  Bates 1933-2021

Anna Medford Bates, longtime resident of Springtown, Texas, passed away at the age of 87 on July 3, 2021.

Anna was born in Anson, Texas on July 24, 1933 to Dewey and Tommie Russie.  She was a graduate of Polytechnic High School and later became a nurse extender for Springtown ISD, where she worked for many years.

Anna was preceded in passing by her son, Michael Medford of Springtown, Texas.

She is survived by her daughter, Margaret Bridges and husband, Philip Jones of Briar, Texas.  Anna was a proud grandmother of four grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held Friday, July 16, 2021, at 10:00 AM at Azle & Lake Worth Funeral Chapel, 850 N. Cardinal Rd., Azle, TX 76020. Visitation will take place prior to the service at 9:00 AM.