Hi Carol,
Details of the Bate MI's are as follows:
SECTION B1 - Against Boundary Wall from Vicarage Gateway
18.
(E107)
In Loving Memory of
MINNIE beloved wife of GEORGE BATE died 19th November 1939
aged 70 years
Also GEORGE BATE died 26 December 1949 aged 78 years.
SECTION C - Row 18
3.
(C181)
In Loving Memory of
GEORGE BATE who died 13 January 1949 aged 47 years
Also his wife FLORENCE BATE who died 22 September 1981 aged 79 years.
SECTION F
Plot No.
258
York Headstone & Kerbs.
NELLIE BATE Died 21.09.1921 Age 21
SECTION F
Plot No.
69
White Headstone & Kerbs.
WILLIAM BATE Died 02.01.1947 Age 79
CYRIL BATE Died 02.08.1929 Age 19
ELIZABETH BATE Died 09.04.1941 Age 73
There is a photo of a headstone which appears to have been laid flat for an Elizabeth Bates who was relict of the late George Bates who died August 12th 1858. I know it has got an 'S' added to the surname but could be connected as two Georges appear above. Website is
http://www.blackcountrychurchyards.com. Photo is 5th from the bottom of the St Luke's page. Hope this helps.
Best Wishes,
Jenni