Kathy Lee Yates Obituary
In loving memory of Kathy Lee Yates of Tenino, Washington, born in Olympia, Washington, who departed this world on December 17, 2025 at the age of 76. Kathy leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kathy Lee Yates to pay them a last tribute.
Though Kathy may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Kathy touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Patricia Ann Needham (Davis) and Gordon Neal Needham; and her siblings, Jerald Needham, Cleda Miller, Thomas Needham and David Needham.
She is survived by: her son Eric Lynn Yates; and her sister Maryann Cresto (David). She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Rather than flower remembrances, donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Washington Chapter https://www.alz.org.
