Kathy Bates Hilbert, 76 of Delano passed away, Monday, December 2, 2024.

She was born March 22, 1948 to the late Andrew and Vaudie Bates.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Ronnie Hilbert; siblings, Clara Jean Dalton, Estell Ramsey, Jr. Bates and J.C. Bates.

Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Chuck and Misty Burgess, Greg and Beth Burgess; grandchildren, Hunter, Hannah, Hayden Burgess, Sarah Burgess, Roxanna and Dustin Love; four great-grandchildren; siblings, Nellene Merrell and Juanita Burgess.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.