Katherine Kay Bates Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Katherine Kay Bates of Sciotoville, Ohio, whose life came to an end on July 17, 2025 at the age of 76, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Katherine Kay Bates or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Katherine Kay's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that her spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Hazelbaker and Delores Hazelbaker Risner; her son Kris Runyon; and her husband John Robert Bates. She is survived by: her son Derek Runyon (Melissa); and her siblings, David Hazelbaker and Linda Sue Johnson.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 22nd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the D. W. Swick Funeral Home (Wolfe-Nelson Chapel) (5951 Gallia St, Portsmouth, OH 45662). A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, July 22nd 2025 at 11:30 AM at the Sunset Memorial Gardens (8580 Gallia Pike, Franklin Furnace, OH 45629).
