Kay was born May 11, 1935, in Brownsville, Texas, to Carl Cephus Roberts and Rose Fritz Roberts. Kay is survived by daughters Cheryl Ward (Jim), Rhoda Reeves (Mark); Sons, Matt Makowski (Valerie), Roger Makowski (Sara). She was also survived by granddaughter Danielle Hayes (Nick), and grandsons, Joshua Reeves (Mell), Tyler Ward and Zachary Reeves and great grandchildren, Merritt Hayes, Harry Hayes, Jackson Reeves and Charlie Reeves. She was preceded in death by her husband Louis.
Kay attended Waco High School, Waco, Texas. Upon graduation she attended Baylor University. A short time later, she met and married the love of her life, Louis Makowski who was in the United States Air Force. Being an Air Force wife, Kay helped move the family multiple times around the United States. During the Viet Nam War, Lou’s aircraft was shot down and he was a MIA for 3 years at which time Kay and her 3 children did not know his status. He was later found to be a POW, which he was held captive for 6 and a half years. During that long period of time, Kay held the family together assuming all the responsibilities of raising them, keeping them positive and hopeful, while dealing with her own uncertainties and challenges under these stressful conditions.
Our fondest memories of our mother were her strength, dedication and selflessness to her family. She was a great listener, music lover and a friend to animals.
Kay and Lou retired to Gulf Breeze Florida, where they spent 37 years enjoying family, working in the yard, preparing for family visits and loving on their grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (alzfdn.org).
A memorial service will be held 12:00 noon, Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Bayview Fisher-Pou, 3351 Scenic Highway, Pensacola, FL 32503. There will be a procession beginning at 1:00 to Barrancas National Cemetery where Monsignor Hunt, will officiate the memorial at the pavilion.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.BayviewFisher-PouChapel.com for the Makowski family.
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