Celebrating the life of
Rose Catherine Roberts
August 15, 1940 - August 21, 2012
Rose Catherine Roberts
Savannah – Rose Catherine "Kay" Roberts, 72, passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 surrounded by her family at home under the care of Hospice Savannah.
Kay was born August 15, 1940 in Savannah, the daughter of the late Francis James McDermott and Rose Mary Morrison McDermott. Kay was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church. While her children attended Blessed Sacrament School, Kay gladly assisted her husband with his many duties maintaining the school and church. She saw the parishioners as her extended family and both Mr. and Mrs. Roberts are still remembered fondly by the graduates of Blessed Sacrament School from the late sixties through the eighties. She enjoyed time at the beach, cooking, dancing and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Kay was preceded in death by her brother, Francis James McDermott.
Survivors include her husband of 56 years, David Franklin Roberts, Sr., brothers Patrick Joseph McDermott and Thomas Michael June McDermott; children Kathleen John Price, Dave Joan Roberts, Wade Karen Roberts, Mark Vivian Roberts, Alesia Bo Price, Melanie James Willoughby, Andrew Pam Roberts, Thomas Chilena Roberts and Josetta Todd White; 19 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, one surviving aunt, Lola Jelinski, and special friends Helen McDermott and Michele Roberts.
The Family will be receiving friends on Thursday from 5:00pm – 7:00pm at Blessed Sacrament Church with Rosary following at 7:00. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 o'clock Friday morning at Blessed Sacrament Church.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons: John Paul, Shawn and Justin Price, Tommy Solomon, Beau and Jake Roberts, Taylor Willoughby, Drew Roberts, and Jared Roberts. Honorary pallbearer will be her youngest grandson, Cole White.
Remembrances: Hospice Savannah, Inc., PO Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416 or Blessed Sacrament School, 1003 Victory Drive, Savannah, GA 31405.
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My sincere condolences.
- Michael P. McCarthy, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Dear Dave and Family, Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mother.She will be remembered by a lot of people for her kindness to all.Remember all the happy times.You will be in our prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Dave,Andrew & family We are sorry for your lost we will always have memories of her at church and on st pat day
- Richard & Cindy Byrd, Savannah, GA
We have many fond memories of Kay & the family and we think of her often. We are so sorry for your loss. Jean, Alex & Alan
- Jean,Alex & Alan Gilmore, Savannah, GA
With my deepest sympathy, I feel like I have lost my Mom all over again. I spent many days with you and your family. She treated me like one of her own. She will be missed but know that she is at peace. She always will be known to me as 'Mama Roberts' With all of my love, Michelle and family
- C. Michelle Keating Murphy, Onaway, MI
Uncle David and family, So sorry to hear of the passing of our Dear Aunt Kay... The heavens now have another angel looking over us. So sorry I will not be able to attend services. With Deepest Sympathy and Love, Thelma
- Thelma Gruseck Roberts, Sebastian, FL
Melanie and the Robert's Family, So sorry for the loss of your Mother. Cherish the memories you have and kept them in your heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time! Sincerely Amanda, Chris, Christopher, Jenna and Maggie Yarbrough
- Amanda K. Yarbrough, Savannah, GA
Dear Roberts Family: My heartfelt condolescent to this family. Mark, Thomas,Andrew, and the other children were raised to be very respectable children. Roberts family there nothing that heaven cannot heal.Allow the Lord Jesus Christ to do this healing over the next few weeks, months,and years.I love you all and feel your pain in this moment.
- Elder Ricky Colby, Pooler, GA
Dear Roberts Family, I am very sorry for your loss. She touched many a child's life with her love and compassion at BSS school. She always had a smile on her face and a hug to give away. MY prays and love are with you all. God Bless You Sincerely, Kevin Sheehan
- Kevin Sheehan, Savannah, GA
Aunt Kay has been a special person in our lives since the day that mama had my sister, Pamela Alleane Roberts, on Aunt Kay's birthday. We spent time with Aunt Kay and Uncle David in our child hood and the memories and love have always and will always be with us. After my mama went blind Aunt Kay would bring my her cakes, knowing that mama couldn't bake anymore. Our hearts will miss her always.
- Judy Roberts Cockman, Brooklet, GA
Roberts Family, We are sorry to hear of Mrs. Roberts' passing. We pray that the Lord will comfort all of you during this time. May she rest in peace.
- Rick & Cathy Jordan, Vidalia, GA
Sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy to all of the family and friends. Sorry we will not be able to attend the services. With our Love. Betty and Tom Roberts
- Betty & Thomas Roberts, , GA
My sincere condolences.
- Michael P. McCarthy, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Dear Dave and Family, Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mother.She will be remembered by a lot of people for her kindness to all.Remember all the happy times.You will be in our prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Dave,Andrew & family We are sorry for your lost we will always have memories of her at church and on st pat day
- Richard & Cindy Byrd, Savannah, GA
We have many fond memories of Kay & the family and we think of her often. We are so sorry for your loss. Jean, Alex & Alan
- Jean,Alex & Alan Gilmore, Savannah, GA
With my deepest sympathy, I feel like I have lost my Mom all over again. I spent many days with you and your family. She treated me like one of her own. She will be missed but know that she is at peace. She always will be known to me as 'Mama Roberts' With all of my love, Michelle and family
- C. Michelle Keating Murphy, Onaway, MI
Uncle David and family, So sorry to hear of the passing of our Dear Aunt Kay... The heavens now have another angel looking over us. So sorry I will not be able to attend services. With Deepest Sympathy and Love, Thelma
- Thelma Gruseck Roberts, Sebastian, FL
Melanie and the Robert's Family, So sorry for the loss of your Mother. Cherish the memories you have and kept them in your heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time! Sincerely Amanda, Chris, Christopher, Jenna and Maggie Yarbrough
- Amanda K. Yarbrough, Savannah, GA
Dear Roberts Family: My heartfelt condolescent to this family. Mark, Thomas,Andrew, and the other children were raised to be very respectable children. Roberts family there nothing that heaven cannot heal.Allow the Lord Jesus Christ to do this healing over the next few weeks, months,and years.I love you all and feel your pain in this moment.
- Elder Ricky Colby, Pooler, GA
Dear Roberts Family, I am very sorry for your loss. She touched many a child's life with her love and compassion at BSS school. She always had a smile on her face and a hug to give away. MY prays and love are with you all. God Bless You Sincerely, Kevin Sheehan
- Kevin Sheehan, Savannah, GA
Aunt Kay has been a special person in our lives since the day that mama had my sister, Pamela Alleane Roberts, on Aunt Kay's birthday. We spent time with Aunt Kay and Uncle David in our child hood and the memories and love have always and will always be with us. After my mama went blind Aunt Kay would bring my her cakes, knowing that mama couldn't bake anymore. Our hearts will miss her always.
- Judy Roberts Cockman, Brooklet, GA
Roberts Family, We are sorry to hear of Mrs. Roberts' passing. We pray that the Lord will comfort all of you during this time. May she rest in peace.
- Rick & Cathy Jordan, Vidalia, GA
Sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy to all of the family and friends. Sorry we will not be able to attend the services. With our Love. Betty and Tom Roberts
- Betty & Thomas Roberts, , GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
