She was born January 11, 1946 in Pekin, the daughter of Robert and Doris (Rudolph) Bray, Sr. She married Darrell Arnold on August 21, 1965 in Springfield. He survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Jeff (Eva) Arnold of Pekin and John (Marrissa) Baldi of Malibu, California; one daughter, Jennifer (Kevin) Irby of Pekin; six grandchildren, Brittany (Patrick) Crotz, Courtney Schlosser, Chelsi Arnold, Nathan Irby all of Pekin, Maddie (Max) Baldi-Maulitz of Malibu, California and Max Baldi of Washington, DC and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded by her parents; one brother, Robert Bray, Jr, and one sister, Sherrie Dean.
Kay worked as a beautician for 50 years at Sadler’s in Pekin and Morton Villa.
Cremation has been accorded to Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be made to Tazewell Animal Protective Society, 100 Taps Lane, Pekin, Illinois 61554.
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