Services for Kathryn Louise Haberly, 93, Lawrence, will be 10 a.m. Monday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Independence, Kansas.
Ms. Haberly died Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
She was born April 30, 1922, in Independence, Kansas, the daughter of Dennis F. and Marjorie Lorraine Boyd Russell. She graduated from Independence High School and attended community college.
Ms. Haberly worked as a secretary at Commonwealth Theaters for more than 25 years. She was a lifetime member of the Order of the Eastern Star and VFW Auxiliary.
She married Derrell W. Haberly, April 22, 1941 in Miami, Oklahoma. They divorced after 35 years.
Survivors include a daughter, Linda Dick of Lawrence; son, Kendal Haberly and wife Jan of Wichita; grandchildren, Kathleen Bahan, David Dick, Jeremy Dick, Brian Haberly, Beth Barron, and Brett Haberly; and 13 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Deanna Kay Haberly, and brother, Dennis Russell Jr.
The family will receive friends from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the First Southern Baptist Church, sent in care of the funeral home.
Aunt Kate always added the spice to Thanksgiving and Christmas at Grandma Haberly’s house. Loved her sly, mischievous smile. May special memories give comfort.
Dean and Sandy
Linda, Kathy and Jeremy, I’m so sorry for your loss. Kathryn lived a long wonderful life but it’s always too soon to say goodbye. Cherish your memories of your Mom and Meemaw.
Great memories of her banter back and forth when I visited. Sure fun for both of us. Going to miss this special lady.
Thoughts and prayers for all of you in your time of loss.