Kathy Joyce Hyder Roberts, 71, of Sparta, passed away Nov. 1, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her family.
Kathy was born Nov. 7, 1953, in Sparta, to John D. and Katherine Marie Davis Hyder.
She was a registered dental assistant, with a 20-year career with Walling Dentistry. She then proudly worked for 15 years for the State of Tennessee Health Department serving school-aged children in the Upper Cumberland.
Kathy was an active member of Ole Bethel Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher and helped lead Children's Church. She was an avid crafter and collector, never one to miss out on a deal at a yard sale. Kathy will be fondly remembered as a momma to many, and Granny to her family in addition to her church family and friends. She always had a soft spot in her heart for animals, especially her beloved dog, Peaches.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Tommy Hyder.
Surviving family members left to cherish her memory include her husband of nearly 50 years, Steve Roberts; two sons, Cody Roberts and wife Jennifer, Josh Roberts and wife Ashley; four grandchildren, Lillie Mae Roberts, Chet Roberts, Katherine Belle Roberts, Silas Joe Roberts; and extended family members, Jeremy, Erica, and Elizabeth Youngblood.
Funeral service was 11 a.m., Nov. 5, 2025, at Ole Bethel Baptist Church, with burial in Spring Hill Cemetery. Jeff Randolph, Greg Wilson, and Everett Wilson officiated.
Jayson McDonald, Mike Judd, Peyton Roberts, Zachary Robertson, Chet Roberts, and Jeremy Wilson served as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Silas Roberts and Johnny Kirby.
Hunter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
