In a deeply moving moment that left many in tears, Kay Robertson—beloved wife of Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson—spoke publicly for the first time about her husband’s final moments. At 77, Miss Kay’s voice trembled with emotion as she recalled the quiet, sacred minutes they shared before Phil took his last breath.
Fighting back tears, she described the room as peaceful—filled with family, soft prayers, and the Bible Phil had read from so many times over the years. “He wasn’t afraid,” Miss Kay said. “He held my hand, looked into my eyes, and said, ‘I’ll see you again soon.’ That’s the kind of faith he had, even at the end.”
Phil Robertson, known to millions for his bold faith, southern grit, and unwavering convictions, passed away surrounded by the family he built and the woman who stood by him through it all. For Miss Kay, the moment was more than the end of a life—it was the closing chapter of a love story that endured over five decades of hardship, healing, and grace.
“Phil once told us that this life is just the beginning,” she shared quietly. “He said, ‘Don’t cry for me when I go home. Cry for the ones who never find peace.’ I held onto that in those final moments. But it still hurt more than I could’ve imagined.”
Phil’s journey was far from perfect. In their early years, he struggled with alcohol, anger, and a life far removed from the man the world later came to admire. Through it all, Miss Kay never gave up. Her steadfast love and unshakeable faith helped guide Phil toward transformation—a journey that led him to Christ, to sobriety, and ultimately, to the man who would become a leader to his family and a symbol to millions.
At his funeral, Miss Kay sat surrounded by their sons—Alan, Jase, Willie, and Jep—as well as grandchildren and close friends. She spoke briefly, her words soft but strong.
“He was my one true love,” she said. “And I thank God every day that I didn’t give up on him, even when others told me to. Because I got to witness a miracle—and I got to love him until the very end.”
As tributes poured in from across the country, fans shared how Phil and Kay’s story changed their own marriages, faith journeys, and understanding of forgiveness. Now, the world watches as Miss Kay grieves not just a husband, but a soulmate.
Though her health has grown more fragile in recent months, those close to her say she is holding on—surrounded by her family, her faith, and the memories of a life that was fiercely lived and deeply loved.
“Phil is gone from this earth,” Miss Kay said. “But he’s not gone from my heart. I’ll see him again.”