Kathryn “Kay” Anne Dugan, 66, of Hixson, Tennessee passed away Monday, March 19, 2018. Kay was born on April 14, 1951 in Port Arthur, Texas, to the late Anna Kathryn and James S. McKemy. She was a graduate of Denison University where she was also a member of the Delta Gamma sorority. She earned her master’s degree in Student Personnel from The Ohio State University. Kay spent her career teaching students of all ages from preschool to college. Kay was also an active member of the Hixson United Methodist Church. Kay dedicated her life to loving and taking care of her family. She was a treasured wife, mother, sister, daughter, and Grammy. She loved to sing with her church choir and The Roueché Chorale. Kay was known for her love of travel, good coffee, good books, and all dogs. Kay will be dearly missed by her friends and family near and far. She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Dugan.
She is survived by her daughters, Kelly Dugan Marr and Laura Dugan; sons-in law, Adam Marr and Andrew Franco; granddaughters, Abby and Leah Marr; brother, Tim McKemy; sisters-in-law, Dee McKemy and Lin Storm, and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 12-2 pm on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Hixson United Methodist Church, 5301 Old Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN. A celebration of life service for Kay will follow at 2 pm on Saturday at the church with Pastor Reed Shell officiating. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made in Kay’s name to the Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga, 212 North Highland Park Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404. Arrangements are held by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
