Kathern Shively Obituary
The memory of Kathern Shively of Rocky Mount, Virginia, who passed away on September 8, 2024 at the age of 86, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid adieu to Kathern's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in her wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Kathern has bequeathed us. For though she may have departed from our sight, her spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Arville Collins and Mary C. Collins; and her husband William Rodney Shively. She is survived by: her brother Orville "Butch" Collins (Ruth); her children, William Blaine Shively (Margaret), Joy Lynn Cundiff (Brian) and Durand Leigh Shively (Angie); her grandchildren, Ryan Shively and Wyatt Cundiff (Autumn); and her caregivers, Betty Hodges and Cindy Bower.