Laurie Leiann Bateman

LAURIE LEIANN BATEMAN, 66, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Shannon Medical Center, San Angelo, Texas.

She was born to Thomas and Oma (nee Nance) Frazer, Sr. on September 26, 1957 in Red Bud, Illinois.

Laurie married Frank Bateman on May 6, 1978 at Calvary Temple Church, Chester, Illinois; they later divorced.

After high school graduation, she joined the United States Air Force Reserve program. She also earned a Bachelors of Science degree in accounting and was employed as an account controller in St. Louis, Missouri until 2012.

Laurie was a child of God with a hippy soul who loved to rock and roll. She was the “cool mom” who didn’t mind a house full of kids and loved music. She was a devoted mother who loved Amy and Matt unconditionally and taught them the same. She was giving and empathetic and her door was always open to anyone who needed a bite to eat or a place to stay.

She loved to be around family and friends, especially the kiddos. She cherished being a grandma and would sing with Jazzy and make up songs for her. She loved all animals, but her favorites were big dogs. She enjoyed living in the country and watching the birds, squirrels and deer play.

Laurie was an intelligent woman with a passion for reading and technology. If her nose wasn’t in a book, it was on the computer. She is now reunited with her beloved son, dancing on the streets of gold and rocking out to the most beautiful music imaginable.

Survivors:

​1 Daughter:​

Amy Bateman​San Angelo, TX

​Granddaughter:​

Jazzmine Watson​San Angelo, TX

​Mother:​

Oma Phelps​Chester, IL

​   3 Brothers:​

Thomas (Cindy) Frazer, Jr.​Red Bud, IL

​        Brett Frazer​Chester, IL

​        Todd (Kimberly) Frazer​Perryville, MO

​   Half Brother:​

Thomas Anthony (Tina) Frazer​Leachville, AR

​   Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in Death by:​Father – Thomas Frazer, Sr., 1 Son – Matthew D. Bateman and Step ​Father – David L. Phelps

Memorial Service:​

2:00 pm, Saturday, September 7, 2024

​   Pechacek Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:​

Rev. Thomas Klausing

​   Josh Boyer

Inurnment:​

Evergreen Cemetery

​   Chester, Illinois

Visitation:​

Saturday – 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

​   Pechacek Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois

Memorials:​

Belleville Area Humane Society