Mrs. Catherine R. Kiker, age 88, of Blue Ridge, GA passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2012 in the Fannin Regional Hospital in Blue Ridge, GA. Mrs. Kiker was born in Alma, GA on September 27, 1923 to the late Grant Roberts and Ethel Gilmore Roberts. She moved from Alma to Blue Ridge in the mid-1940s and taught 2nd grade at Blue Ridge Elementary until she met her husband Charles. Catherine married Charles Kiker, Jr. in 1946 . She was very involved in activities in the Blue Ridge United Methodist Church. She was a member of the United Methodist Women and a regular attendee in the Sunday School program. She was involved in making ornaments for the Church's first "Chrismon" Tree, and was also one of founders of the pre-school program. As a founding member of the Blue Ridge Homemakers Club, Mrs. Kiker helped to organize the community's annual Harvest Sale. Mrs. Kiker was a charter member of the Fannin Regional Hospital Auxiliary or "Pink Ladies" and was an active participant for more than 25 years. Mrs. Kiker loved to bake and was known for bringing her goodies to various civic meetings. She was devoted to her church and her Lord. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Kiker, Jr. She is survived by her son, Charles Kiker III of Blue Ridge; daughter, Linda Kiker of Blue Ridge; grandchild, Mark Thomason; great grandchildren, Emily Thomason and Kadie Thomason. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. from the Blue Ridge United Methodist Church with Rev. Doug Burrell officiating. Music was by Anne Marie Whitaker. Pallbearers were David Hoodenpyle, Dugger Kiker, Scott Kiker, Cadman Kiker, Mike Queen, Gordon Riddoch, Preston Foster, and David Proffitt. Honorary Pallbearers wer Fannin Regional Hospital Auxillary "Pink Ladies". Interment followed in Chastain Memorial Park. Donations in memory of Mrs. Kiker may be made to the Blue Ridge United Methodist Church P.O. Box 85 Blue Ridge, GA 30513. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge is in charge of arrangements. .