‘Bringing Up Bates’ Carlin Bates Shares Rare Glimpse Of Mama Jane Since Papa Bill’s Passing

Bringing Up Bates star Carlin Bates surprises fans with new clips of her grandmother, Mama Jane. Many fans have been curious about how she’s been doing, especially after the passing of Papa Bill. Mama Jane went through one of the most difficult times of her life this year. Not only did she deal with a heartbreaking loss, but she also battled cancer, resulting in multiple treatments that got her very weak. Keep reading to see Mama Jane’s latest video.

Bringing Up Bates: Carlin Shares Rare Glimpse Of Mama Jane

In an Instagram post, Carlin shared a clip of her newborn daughter meeting her great-grandmother for the first time. According to the Bringing Up Bates star, Navy immediately smiled when she saw Mama Jane, as if she knew she was special. Carlin wrote, “I’m crying 😭 When Navy saw Jane Jane for the first time, she started smiling like she knew she was someone special. 💓 She loves you sm already 🥹”

 

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The clip shows Mama Jane carrying her newborn granddaughter, showing that she still has the strength to rock a baby at the age of 85. It’s noticeable that the cancer scar on Mama Jane’s nose has healed. She successfully underwent multiple radiation treatments earlier this year. Families and friends also took to Carlin’s comments section to share sweet messages for Mama Jane.

• “This has to be the sweetest video ever! 🥹❤️”
• “That is a sound bite to treasure for ever if I have ever heard one! 😍 so precious!”
• “This is the most precious thing I’ve seen. 🥹🥹🥹🥹 she is a special lady for sure. How lucky your kids are to know her.”
• “Everyone needs a grandma Jane. I absolutely adore her. She’s so sweet and sharp!”
• “Oh, so precious! I hope you get lots of pictures with the 4 generations in them. I cherish the ones with my grandparents in them. They have been gone decades now.”

Carlin Shares Zade Is Still Looking For Papa Bill

Carlin later shared an emotional clip of Zade asking Papa Bill’s whereabouts to Mama Jane. The Bringing Up Bates star revealed that her three-year-old boy is still unaware of the word “gone.” She wrote, “In the eyes of a three year old, the world is still a puzzle. 😭🪽 Zade kept looking around the farm, calling for Papa Bill, wondering why he wasn’t there.”

 

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Carlin added that Zade’s innocence made their day a little heavy, adding that the farm isn’t the same without her grandfather. Papa Bill is known for the love he has shown to his great-grandchildren. He would often carry them and tell them stories whenever they visited the farm. “We miss you, Papa Bill. Always,” Carlin added.