Date Of Birth: February 23, 1943
Date Of Death: July 12, 2011
Kay L. Sumner, 68, of North Vernon, Indiana passed away peacefully with family on July 12, 2011 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana, after succumbing to COPD.
Kay was born Feb. 23, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio to the late William and Marjorie Mason. She was preceded in death by her husbands Charles Sullivan and Warren Boone and brother William Mason.
She is survived by her children Pamela, Annette and Charles (Tim) Sullivan of North Vernon and Christina Hall of Indianapolis. Sisters Mary Jo and Eddie Kosteral from Sebring, Florida, June and Frank Kendrick from Dayton, Ohio. Brothers Robert and Charlotte Mason from Dayton, Ohio, Kenneth Mason from Madison, Indiana and Johnny Boy from California. Grandchildren Jason and Ryan Hall from Indianapolis and Taylor Sullivan from North Vernon. Great-grandchildren Dylan, Jay Jay and Brooklyn Hall. And numerous nieces and nephews.
In accordance with Kay’s wishes, her remains will be cremated. A private ceremony/wake will be held at a later time. Indiana Funeral Care is in charge of arrangements.
Bill and Patt Hagan says
We were sorry to hear of Kay’s passing. Even though we had not spoken in a while we thought of Kay and her family often and remembered her funny stories. She was very proud of her children and grandchildren. God Bless you! Bill and Patt Hagan
Kevin Dunn says
Pam,
I wish to give you my condolences on your loss. I have to admit when Mike told me that Kay was not doing well I was a little confused. I have called Kay (Gert her Winn Dixie nickname) for so many years and it took me a few minutes to realize who he was talking about. My heartfelt wishes are for you and yours during your time of grief. I will always treasure my memories of her at Winn Dixie so many years ago.
God Bless
Kevin
June and Frank kendrick says
Hi sis, It’s so hard to let you go but i no you suffered so much pain. I’m not saying good bye. I’m saying I’ll see you some day.I was so glad we’ve grown to know eachother more in the past few years. We all love you so much! And we will keep in touch with all the kids. I’m so glad to know Terri and Pam met eachother. You will always be in my heart. Love you sis. We all love you! Your family will all be in our thoughts and prayers. Love,June and Frank P.S. I love to hear you say “Hey June!” I’ll be missing that most of all !
Al and Becky Buford says
The Buford family has been fortunately enriched by having had Kay enter our lives. She became an instant family member. Kay seemed her happiest when she was spending time with her family at the “farm” as she called our modest 2 acres in Florida. She introduced us to Beanie Babies and exotic birds. From two peacocks to over 200 feathered friends. She had a big impact on our lives and will always be remembered with fond memories. Her love of family and friends will always be remembered, as well. We send our deepest condolences.
Mike Barnhurst says
To the Family,
I just wanted you to know that I have many memories of Kay and she will be missed. I always thought it was funny the way she always told you what was on her mind and was always quick to tell you if you were in the wrong. My biggest memory would have to be the day she swung the doors open at Winn Dixie and came right at me pointing her finger and yelling at me because my mother had just congratulated her on becoming a grandmother from Pam and how she could not wait for me to give her a grandchild. Well as we all know they had both become grandmothers at the same time but I was too immature and stupid to tell my mom. Because of the one moment, Kay had pointed me in the right direction to accepting the fact that I really was a father and it was time to grow up, needless to say Mom was given the news the very next day.
I hope the healing process goes quickly, but it is always hard to lose a loved one.