Kathryn Mavis Bates

Franklin, NC - Kathryn Mavis Bates, age 69, of Sloan Road, Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, January 28, 2008, in a Franklin, NC hospital. She was a native of Macon County the daughter of Kate Green Gibson of Franklin, NC, and the late J. D. Gibson. She was retired from Burlington Industries as a Quality Control Inspector. She was a life time member of Louisa Chapel United Methodist Church, and a member of the Carson Community Club.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband of 47 years Dolen Bates of Franklin, NC, one sister Audrey Ledbetter and her husband Max of Franklin, one brother Dan Gibson and his wife Edna Earl of Franklin, NC. A number of beloved nieces and nephews also survives. She was preceded in death by three brothers Carol, L. T., and Robbie Gibson.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 2 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. David Crunkleton officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Roper, Danny Allison, Mark Pruitt, Billy Waldroop, Dean Stiwinter, and Bruce Hedden. Nephews will serve as honorary pallbearers.

The family will receive freinds from 6:00 until 8:00pm, Tuesday January 29, 2008 at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Louisa Chapel United Church Building Fund, c/o Audrey Ledbetter, 605 Gibson Cove Road, Franklin, NC 28734.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.MeM.com, also at www.bryant-grantfuneralhome.com.