Angelia Kaye Bateman, 71, of Topton, passed away Monday, Jan. 6, 2020.
She was born in Buncombe County to the late Julius and Elva Dills Morgan.
Angelia was a school teacher. She sang with Voices of Praise and Gospel Harmony Trio. Angelia loved to sing.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Morris Bateman; three brothers, Doyle, Don and Ray Morgan; and four sisters, Christine Mason, Faye Selby, Carmel Cope and Reva May.
She is survived by her brother, Andy Morgan and wife Judy; one sister, Juanita Holden; special niece, Angie Mealer; and special nephew, Zach Postell.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, in the Townson-Rose Chapel in Andrews. The Rev. S.J. Waters and Pastor Wayne McGuire will officiate. Burial will be in Aquone Cemetery in the Nantahala community. Pallbearers will be Darren Holden, Jeff Holden, Danny Mealer, Zach Postell, Wesley Holden and Kenny Cope. Honorary pallbearer will be Shannon Holden and Doug Bryant.
The family will receive friends from noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, at Townson-Rose Chapel in Andrews.
You may send tributes to the Bateman family at townson-rose.com.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.