Polly Adair Roberts Lowe, 94, of Hutchinson, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born Dec. 16, 1922, in Junction City, to Forrest Adair Roberts and Etta (Poland) Roberts. She was raised, in part, by her loving stepfather, Harry L. "Hap" Stevens.

Polly graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1940. She earned an associate degree in 1942 from Pine Manor Junior College in Chestnut Hill, MA. In 1944, Polly earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of Kansas, where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, and a Master's Degree in Education from American University in Washington, D.C.

Polly worked in the New York City and Pleasantville, N.Y., offices of Reader's Digest and at The Nature Conservancy in Washington, D.C. Additionally, she taught school in Prince Georges County, MD.

After returning to Hutchinson in 1974, she taught English at Hutchinson High School and Liberty Junior High School. Upon retirement, she volunteered for Hutchinson Hospital, the Kids After School Library program, and YouthFriends. Polly was a member of the Junior League and the League for Service, First Presbyterian Church of Hutchinson, and P.E.O. Chapter BL.

In 1983, Polly married high school classmate, Wayne Lowe, in Hutchinson. He died Oct. 23, 2014. Polly is survived by: daughter, Judy Ontjes and husband Sam of Hutchinson; stepdaughters, Constance Lowe of San Antonio, TX, Judith Lowe Rubin and husband Bruce of St. Louis; stepson, Stephen Lowe and wife Charlene of Laguna Nigel, CA; grandson, Joe Ontjes and wife Angie; granddaughter, Laura Ontjes; step-grandchildren, Wistar Holt Jr. and wife Janice, Katherine Holt, Allison Holt, Ryan Lowe, Hailey Fynaardt and husband Dan; and great-grandchildren, Emma, Amelia and Clara Ontjes. Polly was preceded in death by: her parents; stepfather; and brother, James E. Roberts and wife Charlene.

Memorial service will be 2:30 p.m. Sat., Feb. 18, 2017, at First Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Sherman, Hutchinson, with the Reverend Mark H. Miller officiating. Private family interment will occur at Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson. Friends may sign the memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Elliott Mortuary. The casket will remain closed.

Memorials may be made to Dillon Nature Center or the Boys and Girls Club of Hutchinson, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.