Rita Katherine (Kathy) Roberts

Rita Katherine (Kathy) Thompson Roberts 

Kathy went to be with the Lord on January 28, 2026. She was born May 24, 1959, in Mullens WV. Kathy was a 1977 graduate of Bluefield High School and Little French Beauty Academy. Kathy worked as a beautician for twenty years, then worked for Quantum Medical as a billing clerk for another twenty years before retiring. In retirement she volunteered as a Foster Granny for the last three years at Brushfork and Timberwood elementary schools. Kathy enjoyed spending time and being with the children and teachers at both schools. 

Kathy is survived by her loving husband of forty-six years, William Ronald (Ron) Roberts of Brushfork, daughter Melissa Ann Roberts and grandson Logan A. Harman. Loving mother Reta Thompson, sister Janie Powell and husband Richard. Brothers Kenny Thompson and wife Gay, Melvin Thompson and wife Kim, Boe Thompson, Charlie Thompson and Rodney Thompson and wife Trish, and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her father Clinton Thompson Sr. and brother Kelvin Thompson. 

Services will be held Wednesday Feb. 4, 2026, with Paster Kathy Hagerman officiating the service at Cravens-Shires funeral home. Friends and family visitation will be from 4 pm to 6 pm and a funeral service will follow the visitation.