Cathleen Bates Obituary
In loving memory of Cathleen Bates in Sun City West, Arizona, who departed this world on April 29, 2026 at the age of 78. Cathleen leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Timothy L. Bates of Fort Mohave, Arizona; her parents, Jack Croft and Betty Croft; her daughter Christy McHaney; her brother Richard Croft; and her pets, Wheatie, Crown, Rufus and Rocco.
She is survived by: her daughter Julie Cummings (Scott) of New York; her stepdaughters, Melissa Simons (Jonathon) and Jayme Bates (Alex) of Peoria, Arizona; her brother Steve Croft (Jill); her pets, Royal, Mixer and Rolo; Shelly Hauet (Gene), Steve Bates (Connie) and Terry Bates (Jean). She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
