Kittye Alice Dortch Way

Kittye Alice Dortch Way, 86, of Lakeside Drive, Appling, GA entered into rest January 19, 2021, at her residence.

Mrs. Way was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to the late Samuel Bliss Dortch and the late Nellie Reeves Dortch Gray. She received her education from Houston County High School (Erin, TN); Austin Peay State University, B.S. Education (Clarksville, TN); and Georgia Southern University, M.S. Education (Statesboro, GA).  Mrs. Way was a retired public educator of more than 34 years with Bartow, Newton, Columbia, Telfair, and Houston County school systems and the Georgia Department of Education.  Kittye was an avid reader, loved her involvement with the Red Hat Society, and especially loved her spending time with her family and friends.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Way was predeceased by her stepfather, Leon Gray; son, Joey Way; brother, Jim Dortch; and sister, Bettye Dortch McKinnon.

Survivors include her husband, Bobby Way; sons, Robert (Bob) Way, of Decatur, GA, Bryan Way (Robin), of Warner Robins; brother, Don Dortch, of Michigan, and 2 grandchildren, Taylor Way and Kylie Way, of Warner Robins.

Visitation will be held at Beggs Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 21, 2021 and a graveside service will be held on January 22, 2021 at 12:00 noon at the cemetery adjacent to Sharon Baptist Church, 6262 Cobbham Road, Appling, GA with Rev. Andy Collins officiating.

It is the family's desire that memorial contributions be made in lieu of flowers to Sharon Baptist Church or the American Cancer Society.

Per CDC requirements the family will be observing social distancing.  Masks are required and appreciated.  Due to the current national health concern, the family would appreciate your phone calls, cards, texts, and e-mails.

Beggs Funeral Home, Thomson, Georgia is honored to serve the family of Kittye Alice Way.