Marguerite "Kay" Fernando

Marguerite "Kay" Fernando, age 84, of Merrillville, IN passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Kay was born February 11, 1937 to the late Joseph and Dorothy (Hutchins) Anton. Kay is survived by her two sons, Robert Louis Fernando, Paul David Fernando; sister, Betty Lou; and sister-in-law, Capt. Sharon Reinke. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Robert C. Fernando; and siblings Dotty and Jim. Kay will be remembered for her very warm smile and kind soul. She and her husband spent many years being active in the American Legion as well as in the Harley owners group - hog chapter, taking trips to Rolling Thunder annually. She loved serving the Lord in Children's ministry, Vacation Bible School and everything with the church group. A true talent of Kay was her voice. She sang in the choir at church and with the Northwest Indiana Symphony choir and anytime doing errands around the house. Her passion was really in mentoring young mother's. So much that she worked as a clerk in North West Indiana Woman Infant and Children center. Outside of all this, Kay enjoyed reading, taking care of her family, and planting flowers. A beautiful life of a woman who will be missed dearly. A public visitation for Kay will be held Wednesday, June 9, 2021 from 9AM to 11AM at Lake Hills Baptist Church, 9209 W. 85th Ave. Schererville, IN. A funeral service will begin at 11AM with Pastor Phil Humber officiating. A burial will follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 8178 Cline Ave., Crown Point, IN 46307. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Kay's memory may be made to Lake Hills Baptist Church, 9209 W. 85th Ave., Schererville, IN 46375; and The Women's Center of Northwest Indiana, 1845 E. Summit St., Crown Point, IN 46307 or to the American Legion Post 430. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ChapelLawnFunerals.com for the Fernando family.