Mary Jane (“MJ”) Bates, 78, of Carlinville, IL, passed away on Saturday evening, December 27, 2025, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL.

Mary Jane was born May 5, 1947, in Herrin, IL, a daughter of Don and Bertha (Barnes) Moake. MJ graduated from Johnston City High School with the class of 1965.

Mary Jane was an office manager for WMEC/WQEC/WSEC at PBS. She proudly worked there for over 35 years until she retired. MJ made many lifelong friends at work. She enjoyed reading fiction books, watching game shows and NFL football, traveling, baking and cooking for her family. She especially enjoyed Christmas and collecting different Santas. Mary Jane loved to spend time with her kids, grandkids, and grandpups.

Mary Jane was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Larry Moake, sister-in-law, Sue Moake, and sister-in-law, Betty Moake.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, 2:00 to 4:00 pm at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville, IL.

A Celebration of Life will be held after visitation at Reno's Pizza.

Burial will be held at a later date at Lakeview Cemetery, Johnston City, IL.

Mary Jane is survived by her son, Jeff Bates of Godfrey, IL, daughter, Jennifer (Scott) Rodgers of Carlinville, IL, son, Doug (Katie) Bates of Chatham, IL, granddaughter, Mikayla Rodgers, granddaughter, Bailey Rodgers, granddaughter, Savannah Kirchner, brother, Bill Moake of Carlinville, IL, sister-in-law, Jan Bates, sister-in-law, Evelyn Hutten, and several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Carlinville Public Library or Carlinville Christmas Shopping Spree.

Please visit www.davisandersonfuneralhome.com http://www.davisandersonfuneralhome.com/ to leave condolences or light a candle in her memory.

Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.