Angela Paulette Bates Douglas

Angela Paulette (Bates) Douglas, 71, passed away on July 3rd, 2024, at her home, in Fort Worth, TX. She was born on November 23rd, 1952, in Fort Worth, TX to Lukie Paul and Mary Jo (Himes) Bates.

Angela grew up in Mansfield, TX where she attended high school at Mansfield High until 1968. She began work for Dairy Queen while in high school, later working in the moving and storage industry for 10 years. She attended Bryan Institute in 1990 and received her diploma as a Medical Assistant. She retired in 2010 from Newstart where she worked with Mental Health clients. 

In 1989, Angela rededicated her life to God, and attended Theology school at Southcliff Church in Fort Worth. She became a member of Loving Hearts Ministry in 2000, giving to numerous Televangelist such as Joel Osten, Joyce Meyer and Kenneth Copeland; until 2017 she pledged to Eastside Community Church under the leadership of Pastor Brent Butler and wife Paula Butler. As a faithful and devoted Christian for many years, she was made Mother of The Church.

Angela married Richard Arthur Talmage in 1968 and had three children from that union. She enjoyed gardening, animals and travel. 

Angela was preceded in death by her parents Lukie Paul and Mary Jo Bates, niece Jennifer Bates, brother Danny Bates, stepson Terrell Douglas, and grandson Dominic Talmage.

Angela is survived by her spouse Terry Lynn Douglas of Fort Worth, TX; son Richard Jr. (Darlene) Talmage of Azle, TX; daughters Tanya (Otis) Trotter of Fort Worth, TX; Amy (Benjamin) Cunniff of Wahiawa, HI; step and God children Lisa (Joey) Balboa and Nathan Oglesby, Terry Lynn Moore, Terrance Moore, LaKeisha (Samuel) McCorkle all of Fort Worth, TX; brother Billy (Bobbie) Bates of Venus, TX; nieces and nephews Jason (Karen) Bates, Anne Bates, Paul (Cassidy) Bates, Jelaine (Aaron) Pitts, and Danny Bates (Jr.); grandchildren Rebecca (Xander, Ava, Willow), Vanessa (Braylon, Sa’niya), Dametrus (Aubriana, Zelainna, Roman, Brian), Patricia (Zayden, Azalea, Zyier) Montana (Alice, Damian), Hailey, Talia (Ivy, Nate), Richard III; step grandchildren Shekela (John’nae, Miracle, Elliott Jr.), Sederick (Sedereon, Serinity, Seveyah, Skyler); step and God great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives.

A memorial service will be held at Emerald Hills Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 500 Kennedale Sublett Rd, Kennedale, TX 76060 at 2 pm, July 15, 2024. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made toward a memorial headstone. Forward donations to Amy Cunniff, P.O. Box 860091, Wahiawa, HI 96786. Condolences may be left on Angela Douglas’ Facebook page or online guest book.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Emerald Hills Funeral Home, Pastor Brent Butler, and the countless number of family and friends for their love and support during our time of grieving.

IF ROSES GROW IN HEAVEN

If roses grow in heaven,

Lord please pick a bunch for us,

Place them in our Mother’s arms

and tell her their from us.

Tell her we love her and miss her,

and when she turns to smile,

place a kiss upon her cheek

and hold her for a while.

Because remembering her is easy,

we do it every day,

but there’s an ache within our hearts

that will never go away.

We will always love you Mama,

Ricky, Tanya, & Amy

Matthew 6:33 KJV “but seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.”

2 Corinthians 5:8 KJV 

“…to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.” Angela had a desire to go “home” to be with Jesus. 

Micah 7:19 KJV “…and thou will cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.” Angela looked past all sins to be remembered no more, loving people unconditionally.