Kitty

Hildreth

In Loving Memory of Kitty Hicks Hildreth

July 30, 1934 – November 12, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kitty Hicks Hildreth, of Pageland, South Carolina, who passed away on the morning of November 12, 2026, at the age of 92.

Born on July 30, 1934, Kitty lived a long life and leaves behind a family who will cherish her memory and the many years of love and memories they shared.

Kitty was a friend to all who knew her. She always had a smile on her face. She had a servant’s heart.

Kitty enjoyed working in her yard and attending NASCAR races with family and friends in her younger years.

Kitty was married to James Luther Hildreth, of Pageland, SC who preceded her in death. She retired from Southern Bell Telephone Company after a long career of dedicated service. Kitty also worked at Lance Crackers as a very young lady.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Luther Hildreth; her parents, Curtis Hazel Hicks and Kate Belk Hicks; brothers, Jefferson Carroll Hicks and Curtis Byron Hicks; and her nephew, Jason Carlyle Hicks.

She is survived by her stepchildren, Sean Hildreth of Pageland, South Carolina, and Janice Cato Autry of Pageland, South Carolina; her grandchildren, Gabrella Terry of Tampa Bay, Florida, Nicholas “Nick” Hildreth of Pageland, South Carolina, and Becca Hildreth of Pageland, South Carolina; and her great-grandchildren, Nickey Hildreth of Monroe, North Carolina, and Milaya Dawn Hildreth of Pageland, South Carolina.

She also leaves behind special nieces and nephew, Shelia Hicks Plyler (Roger), John Curtis Hicks, and Janet Hicks Barbee (Scott), along with many other nieces and nephews who will fondly remember her.

Kitty’s life will be remembered through the family she leaves behind and the memories that will forever hold a special place in their hearts.

Though she will be deeply missed, her memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

A Special thank you to Gentiva Hospice for the loving and excellent care that they bestowed on Kitty as well as her family.

Visitation will be held from 2:00pm until 2:45pm on Sunday, November 15, 2026 at Holland Funeral Service Pageland, 708 W. McGregor Street, Pageland, SC 29728. Mrs. Hildreth will be laid to rest at Greenlawn Memorial Park of Pageland immediately following the visitation.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to SSGT Jason Hicks Memorial Fund 19573 Angelus Rd. Jefferson SC 29718, Jefferson Methodist Church PO Box 308 Jefferson, SC 29718 and Gentiva Hospice of Chesterfield Co. 205 E Main St Chesterfield, SC 29709.