Katherine Lett

Katherine Annette Roddenberry Lett, 69, of Folkston, GA, passed away at her residence March 7, 2018.  She was born in Folkston, GA on March 12, 1948 to the late James G. Roddenberry and Bernice Chesser Roddenberry.  She graduated from Charlton County High School in 1966 and went to Freewill Baptist Bible College.  She worked with Southeastern Bank and retired from there after 30 years of service.  She was a faithful member of Victory Baptist Church and served in many capacities.  She served on the Board of Directors for the Okefenokee Wildlife League and volunteered at the Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge.  She was part of the original “Roddenberry Sisters” singing group.  Later in life, the three things that brought her the most joy was her faith in the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, her children’s choir at Victory Baptist Church and spending time with her granddaughter, Emma, whom she adored.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her 4-Brothers:  Gadson, Clayton “Babe”, Jack and Barney Roddenberry; and a sister:  Betty Roddenberry Owens.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law:  Cheryl and Ray McMillan; granddaughter:  Emma McMillan; 5-sisters:  Doris (Allen) Lloyd, Debbie Todd, Latrelle (Kile) McDowell; Judy (Revis) Drury and Sheila (Tommy) Carter; 14-nieces, 18-nephews, 63 great nieces and nephews and 25-great great nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Saturday, March 10 at Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home in Folkston, GA from 6-8 PM.  Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 11 at 2:00 PM at Victory Baptist Church with burial to follow in Sardis Cemetery.  Rev. Tim King, Rev. Keith Lloyd and Rev. Ray McMillan will officiate.

Contributions may be made to the Victory Baptist Church Children's Choir, 34963 Okefenokee Parkway, Folkston, GA 31537

Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.shepardfh.com.  Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home in Folkston, GA.