Kay Wilkins Stockett

Born on April 26, 1934 in Newport News, Virginia. Kay was the daughter of Kathryn Kearney Kreibohm and Rudolph Kreibohm. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 57 years, Lawrence Stockett. She is survived by her children Richard (Mary Louise), John, Kathryn and Paul (Brandy) and her grandchildren Emily, Amanda (Mark), Morgan (Phillip), Caroline, Hudson and Harper.

A loving mother, wife and friend to many, Kay will be dearly missed by all that knew her. She faithfully embraced the life of a military wife, exemplifying strength, resilience and unwavering devotion to both family and country. She was deeply devoted to her faith, passionate about life and always placed the needs of others before her own.

She was a longtime member of Benson Memorial United Methodist church, where she served on many committees. Throughout her life, she gave generously of her time and talents, working as a Girl Scout leader, preschool teacher, assistant kindergarten teacher, a docent of the NC Governor’s mansion and volunteer with Wake Interfaith.

A visitation for Kay will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, September 19, 2025 with a funeral service at 2:00 pm at Benson Memorial United Methodist Church, 4706 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612. Following the service, Kay will be laid to rest at Raleigh Memorial Park, 7501 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Benson Memorial UMC or to Hospice.

Brown-Wynne, 300 Saint Mary's St., Raleigh, is serving the Stockett family.