Kathryn Mary Crowley Deslauriers, age 73, of Columbus, GA passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026 at Columbus Hospice House. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Robert (Bob) N Deslauriers, her parents Peter Robert (Bob) Crowley and Geraldine Brooks (Boots) Crowley, her brothers Michael Joseph Crowley (Vikki) and Gregory John (Greg) Crowley and her beloved nephew Jason Geiger.
She is survived by her stepson Robert N. Deslauriers Jr. (Karen) of North Smithfield RI, grandchildren: Alyssa Speranza (A.J.) and Ryan Deslauriers and two great-grandchildren; sisters: Teresa Crowley Geiger (Jerry) of Albany Georgia, Geraldine (Gerry) Wilson (Roger) of Carnesville, Georgia; brother: Peter Robert Crowley (Elizabeth) of Alexandria Virginia; nieces and nephews: Becky Geiger Folk (Dan), Ryan Wilson (Alaina), Sarah Wilson Potter (Billy), Katie Crowley, Peter William Crowley (Camille), Maggie Sheehan (Connor) and nine great-nieces and nephews.
Kay was born in Statesboro GA. She moved with her family to Atlanta GA then to Jonesboro AR before settling in Tifton GA when she was in Junior High. She graduated from Tift County High School and went on to receive an associate degree from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and a bachelor of science degree from the University of Georgia. Following graduation, Kay went to work for Georgia Power in Columbus GA. After she retired, she went into the real estate business and worked for Kennon and Parker Realtors for several years. Kay made friends wherever she went because she seemed to know how to make each one around her feel special, and she was loved for this.
Kay was a faithful member of Holy Family Catholic Church then St Anne Catholic Church where she was a volunteer for over 10 years with the St Anne Community Outreach program, offering her time and service until her health no longer allowed her to continue. She was deeply committed to personal growth being a lifelong learner who was certified in both aroma therapy and massage therapy. Also known for her fine eye for design and color, she enjoyed helping friends and family with design projects. Lake Blackshear held a special place in Kay's heart throughout her life. It was a cherished retreat where she spent meaningful time with family and friends.
Kay married later in life after she met Bob, a widower, at church. They quickly realized that they were meant for each other and married in 2012. She loved being the favorite aunt to all her nieces and nephews and she was thrilled to get a son, a daughter-in-law and two grandchildren through her marriage. She and Bob blended their families with joy and love. They loved traveling and being with family and friends and enjoyed seven wonderful years together until Bob passed in 2019. Kay began a long, hard battle with metastatic breast cancer which she faced with grace, dignity, and faith in Christ, never complaining. Her friends and family were by her side the whole way, providing their help, love, and friendship in so many ways. The entire family wishes to give thanks to Kay’s caregivers, Margaret Wells and Tina Glore who provided Kay with their daily friendship, kindness and support.
Services:
Columbus, GA – February 6, 2026
Saint Anne Catholic Church
10:00 Visitation
10:30 Rosary
11:00 Funeral Mass followed by a celebration of life gathering in the St Anne Visitation Hall
Tifton, GA – February 7, 2026
1:00 Tift Gardens Memorial Gardens Cemetery
Following the service join us for a Celebration of Life gathering at the Syd Blackmarr Arts Center
In lieu of flowers please send donations to:
St Anne Community Outreach
http://www.stanneoutreach.com/
Or
The Evelyn H. Lauder Founder’s Fund for Metastatic Breast Cancer
https://www.bcrf.org/evelyn-h-lauder-founders-fund-for-metastatic-breast-cancer-research/
