Edith Estelle Bateman

March 21, 1928 – August 12, 2026 Edith Estelle Bateman, age 98, of Lynchburg, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2026. She was born on March 21, 1928, in Dickson, Tennessee, to the late Leonard and Grace Langford Donegan. Edith was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and a cherished member of her family and community. She was united in marriage to the late William Burt “Billy” Bateman, with whom she shared 69 loving years of marriage. Edith retired from DeLong's Glove Factory and was a longtime and faithful member of Smith Chapel Methodist Church, where her faith was an important part of her life. She was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with and cooking for her family. She will be remembered for her loving heart, strength, kindness, and devotion. Her hobbies included canning, gardening, crocheting, working crossword puzzles, reading daily devotionals, and volunteering with her church. In her later years, she was an avid TV watcher and planned her days around watching the next old Western or game show. Preceded in Death In addition to her parents, Edith was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Burt “Billy” Bateman; daughter, Connie Irene Bateman; brothers, Wilson, J.C., Leamon, and Terry Donegan; sisters, Ethelene Clark, Ruth Baker, and Mary Donegan; and granddaughter, Brooke Bateman. Survived By She is survived by her two sons, Billy Wayne (Sherry) Bateman of Chapel Hill, Tennessee and Stoney (Sheila) Bateman of Lynchburg, Tennessee; one brother, Leonard Junior (Linda) Donegan; her grandchildren, Brandon (Brandy) Bateman, Chelsee (Cory) Damron, Chris Bateman, Greg (Sharon) Bateman, and Jeremy Wayne Bateman all of Lynchburg, Tennessee and Fallon Bateman of Indiana; and her great-grandchildren, Colton, Tyler, Sierra, Dakota, Katie, Brayden, Jaxon, Raylee, Chase, Carly, and one great-great-grandchild, Liam. Edith leaves behind a beautiful legacy of love that will continue through the many generations of her family. Her family and all who knew her will forever cherish the memories she created and the love she gave so freely. Her 98 years meant so much to everyone who knew her. She was the one who held the family together, the heart of her family, and a source of love and strength to so many. Her legacy will live on in our hearts forever, and she will never be forgotten. Funeral services will be held on Friday August 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Lynchburg Funeral Home in Lynchburg, Tennessee. Burial will follow at Smith’s Chapel cemetery in Moore County. Friends may visit the funeral home on Friday from 11:00 AM until the time of service. Her survivors include her two sons, Billy Bateman (Sherry) of Chapel Hill, Tennessee and Stoney Bateman (Sheila) of Lynchburg, Tennessee, one brother, Leonard (Linda) Donegan Jr., five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Online condolences can be made at www.lynchburgfuneralhome.com Lynchburg Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Edith Bateman.

Edith Estelle Bateman

March 21, 1928 - August 12, 2026