With deep sorrow, the family of Kathy Lorene Hynes-Roberson, age 64, announces her passing. A beloved mother, sister, aunt, cousin, co-worker, soror, church member, and friend, Kathy was a remarkable woman whose impact was felt by all who knew her. Kathy peacefully passed away at her home in Snellville, GA, on Monday, August 26th. Born on March 18, 1960, in Augusta, GA, she leaves behind a legacy of unwavering faith, divine grace, and spiritual strength.

A memorial service to celebrate Kathy's life will be held on Saturday, September 21st, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Lou Walker Senior Center, located at 2538 Panola Road, Lithonia, GA.

Kathy’s Omega Omega Service will take place on September 20, 2024 at Shiloh Recreation Center in Snellville, Georgia at 6:00 PM.

Kathy faced an eight-year battle with extraordinary fortitude, living far beyond expectations while caring deeply for her beloved special needs son, D.J. During her illness, she fulfilled her dream of traveling to Israel, continued crafting her own natural skincare products, and dedicated 39 years of service to Michelin North America Inc., where her most recent position was Manager of Guarantee Quality Materials.

An alumna of Paine College in Augusta and Boggs Academy in Keysville, Kathy was also a committed soror of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., an active partner of Joseph Prince Ministries, and a faithful member of New Mercies Christian Church in Lilburn, GA.

Kathy is preceded in death by her parents, Dwellie Hynes, Sr., and Zadel Hynes Dukes. She is survived by her beloved son, Dwellie Justus Hynes Roberson of Snellville; her brother, Dwellie (Anne) Hynes, Jr. of College Park; her goddaughter, Alexis Jenee’ Beasley of Stonecrest; her sister-cousins, the Rev. Dr. Lola Russell (Snellville), Rev. LaVerne (Charles) Comer (Augusta), and Dr. Kay Gresham (Snellville); her Aunt Rubye Jones of New York; cousin Ilene Faye Jones (Augusta); stepsiblings Brenda Davis (Cleveland, Ohio) and Johnny Davis (Baltimore); and numerous extended family members.