Anna Vivian Hinton Roby, 95, was born October 7, 1927 and died on Friday, September 15, 2023. She was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, freezing and canning fruits and vegetables and was the original bookkeeper for Roby’s Garage. In addition to raising six children and sewing most of their clothing, she provided specialized care in her home for two elderly relatives. She was a lifelong member of St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church, Whitesville. She had great devotion to the rosary, praying many each day.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Francis J. Roby; her parents Arthur and Myrtle Christian Hinton; brothers Paul, Emil “Skeets”, Raymond, James, Patrick (infant); and sisters, Clarita “Rete” Mayfield and Inez “Tommie” Rhodes.
She is survived by her children, Sue Perkins (Frank), Ann Jeanette McDonald, Nancy Litke (Fred), Royce Roby, Keyna Voyles (Tommy) and Brent Roby (Sophie); seven grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
A funeral Mass at will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church officiated by her grandson, Reverend Austin Litke, OP. Burial will be at St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Cemetery with her nephews as pallbearers. Visitation is from 2 to 6 p.m. on Monday at Cecil Funeral Home with prayers at 5:30 p.m.
Those wishing to honor her memory may make donations to St. Mary of the Woods School Building Fund, the Passionist Nuns or Hospice of Western Kentucky.
The family wishes to express gratitude to caregivers Paula Gordan, Wilma Knott, Carolyn Rogers and Josie Jackson who provided the care and support that made it possible for her to remain in her home until her death. A special thanks is extended to life-long neighbor, Loretta Edge Bailey.