Clyo – Kathryn Hays Roberts (Kaellen), 69, passed away peacefully January 21, 2023.

The Albany native retired from the Effingham County Board of Education and was a member of The Church at Godley Station.  She loved, cared for, and prayed for her family daily.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry West Hays, Sr. and Ruby Singletary Hays; her  husband, William Edward Roberts; brothers, Henry West Hays, Jr. "Hank" and Hugh Morgan Hays.

Survivors include her daughters, Lori Roberts Adkins (Brian), Rachel Roberts Thompson (Buddy), and Stephanie Roberts Dickerson (Ira); grandchildren, Amber Hinely, Lewis, Mica, Elliot, and Axel Adkins, Katy Grace, Zachary, and Shelby Thompson, Hayley and Will Dickerson; brother-in-law, Jesse Roberts (Wynonna); nieces and nephews, Val Hampton, Ric Roberts, Wes, Ross, and Morgan Hays, Beth, Becky, and Wes Williams.

Visitation will be 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at the funeral home followed by a memorial service at 4 p.m. in the chapel.

Remembrances may be given to the Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.org

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. 912-754-6421