Katherine Margaret (Kay) Somerville

Katherine Margaret (Kay) Somerville, 99, of Dawsonville, died July 21, 2018. 

Kay was born on December 1, 1918, in Younkers, New York, to Ruloff and Lorette Both.  At an early age, she moved with her family to Carmel, New York, where she attended Carmel Central School.  Upon graduating, she moved to New York City, working at the 1938 World’s Fair.  It was there that she met and married William Somerville, her husband until his death fifty-three years later.  During the years she lived in New York City, Carmel, New York, and Cape Cod, Massachusetts, she worked as a secretary, and managed a movie theater.  Upon her husband’s death, she moved to Cadiz, Kentucky, to be near her son.  While there, she volunteered at the local hospital and was active in the community.  Finally, she moved with her family to Dawsonville, Ga., where she was a regular at the Senior Center until suffering a stroke.  Kay didn’t speak ill of anyone, enjoyed life, had a great wit, and was loved by almost everyone who knew her. 

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, William and Jackie Somerville, four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. 

A private service and internment will be held in Kentucky.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Dawson County Margie Weaver Senior Center, 201 Recreation Road, Dawsonville, GA  30534.   

Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA