Kay left her earthly home on September 20, 2018 after a brief illness.
Kay was born in Ventura and spent her entire life here. She graduated from Ventura High School in 1955.
She worked at See’s candy and enjoyed seeing her friends and visiting with them while they shopped. She was an active volunteer with the auxiliary for Community Memorial Hospital for many years. She was a member of Community Presbyterian Church and also First United Methodist Church.
Kay’s greatest love was her family and friends.
Kay leaves behind a multitude of friends and family. She is survived by her husband Dee Willingham, son Ralph Willingham, daughters Darlene (Joe) McDonough, MaryLou McDonough, and Deanna (Doug) Rye. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and twenty two great grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, a brother and numerous nieces and nephews.