Kathleen Lea Priestley (71) of Hesperia passed on January 19, 2026. She was born to William and Orpha Ball on Dec 17, 1954. She graduated from Hesperia high school.

She was preceded in death by husband Dennis Priestley and daughter Heather Mead. Kathy is survived by son Heath Priestley, daughter-in-law Jennie Priestley. Grandchildren Katelyn Mead, Autumn Priestley, Jayden Priestley, and Lily Priestley and sisters Sandra Gustman and Billie Burmeister.

Per Kathleens wishes, cremation will take place and the family will hold a celebration of life in the spring. The family is being served by the Burkholder-Nielsen Funeral Home in McBain. The online obituary is available at burkholderfuneals.com.