Kathryn Hayes Calvert, age 92, of Lumberton, NC, died on Friday evening, January 27, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was a resident of Wesley Pines Retirement Community. Kathryn was born in Lumberton on March 12, 1930 to the late Furman & Lydia Hester Hayes.

She was a graduate of Lumberton High School and attended Campbell College for music. She lived in Orrum, NC for many years and was a devoted member of Mt. Elim Baptist Church. After moving back to Lumberton, she met and married the love of her life, Heyward Calvert, a dedicated, loving husband of 33 years.

Kathryn retired from Westpoint Pepperell after many years, but the main focus of her life was her home and family, her Christian life and volunteer church work, and caring for others.

Since childhood, Kathryn loved to sing and was known for her beautiful soprano voice.  She sang in her church choirs and was often invited to sing for special occasions. She always sang with joy. Kathryn was passionate about keeping a beautiful home and entertaining. She enjoyed exploring new recipes, visiting friends and family and tending loved ones. She had a sweet tooth and was always eager to make someone a favorite pie or cake or host a picnic with homemade ice cream.  She gave tirelessly of herself and was well known for her kindness and her hearty, joy-filled laughter.

In addition to her parents, Kathryn was preceded in death by her sisters: Corinne Henderson, Elizabeth Young, Hester Tyson and Laura Floyd; and her brothers: Floyd Hayes, A.C. Hayes, and Bobby Hayes.

She is survived by her husband, Heyward Calvert; her two daughters: Barbara McKenzie-Tervo of Beaufort, NC and Julie McKenzie Jones of Greenville, NC, and their spouses, Jay Tervo and Steve Jones; three grandchildren: Ashley Ware of Atlanta, GA, Benton Jones and wife Allison of Raleigh, NC, and Caroline Tervo of Durham, NC; as well as a stepson, Burton Calvert and wife Karen of Colorado, and stepdaughter, Kay Mead and husband Glenn of Florida, and their children: Thomas Calvert and wife Jennifer, Allison Petersen and husband Chris, and Kimberly Ragan and husband Trevor.  Kathryn loved her five great-grandsons, and her wonderful host of nieces and nephews living around the country. She was joyfully anticipating the arrival of two new great-grandsons in February.  She is also survived by one sister-in-law, Mrs. A.C. "Dot" Hayes of Fayetteville, NC.

The family will receive visitors prior to the memorial service on Saturday, February 4, 2023, from 11:00AM – 12:00PM at Chestnut Street Methodist Church, 200 E. 8 ^th Street in Lumberton, NC. Following the visitation, a Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance will follow at 12:00 PM with Rev. Herbert Lowery officiating.

Memorial gifts may be made to: Chestnut Street Methodist Church Organ Fund and Samaritan's Purse.