of Searcy, AR

August 8, 1943 - September 30, 2023

Kay Lynn Mathews, 80, of Searcy, AR passed from this life on Saturday, September 30, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born on August 8, 1943 in Lindsay, CA.

Kay was born and raised in California by her parents, John and Bert Roberson. She lived there until she finished 7th grade - then moved to the Los Angeles area for 1 year, then to Yucaipa, CA, where she graduated from high school. She went on to complete her B.A. degree in teaching at Pepperdine University and secured her first job in Whittier, CA.

She met her husband, Darrell, through a lunch date with both sets of parents and they were married on Dec. 19, 1964. Kay taught for 4 years until their first son was born in 1968 and was a stay-at-home mom before she went back to teaching in the early 1980s.

Kay is survived by 2 sons, Darren (Kim) from Searcy, AR, Mitch (Alice) from GA; 4 grandchildren, Hannah Harrell (Austin) of Searcy; Hayden (Pniel) of Israel, Evan of GA and Braden, GA; 1 great granddaughter, Emory Harrell; 1 great grandson, David Mathews and a sister, Jonda Martinez of CA.

During her years in California she was very active in church work at Yorba Linda Church of Christ, where she taught Sunday School, worked at Vacation Bible School and supported her husband in many ongoing social activities at church. She has been a member of the College Church of Christ for the past 20 years.

A Private Family Viewing and Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday morning followed by a Celebration of Life Reception and Visitation time from 1:00 to 2:30 PM at the College Church of Christ Family Room on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Daniel Funeral Home, Searcy.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Daniel Funeral Home
411 East Race Avenue
Searcy, AR  72145
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com