Mary Alice Bateson, 55, of Topeka, KS died Friday, February 03, 2012 at Stormont-Vail Health Care. She was born March 3, 1956 in Topeka, KS the daughter of William Frank and Nellie Alice (Stowell) Hamilton. Mary is survived by her parents, Frank and Nellie Hamilton of Texas, a daughter, Illia J. Bateson and her husband, Marcus Levelle Jenkins of Topeka, two brothers, Tom Hamilton of Emporia, William Hamilton of South Dakota, two sisters, Joyce Stone of Texas and Janet Wikle of Lawrence. Two grandchildren, Blessing Marie Bateson and Josiah Levelle Jenkins also survive. She was cremated. A memorial service will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Lighthouse on the Rock, 553 NE Wilson Avenue, (Oakland) Topeka, KS 66616. Memorial contributions may be made in Mary?s memory to the Lawrence Humane Society, sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66603. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.brennamathenafh.com.