Kay Lorraine Anderson-Davis

Kay received a Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude in Communications with a Minor in Gender and Women Studies from the University of Denver. She also received a posthumous Master of Arts of Religious Studies from the University of Denver.

Kay worked as a historical researcher at the University of Denver at Colorado Women's College in 2015, as well as a Geology Fieldworker in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico on behalf of Red Rocks Community College that same year. She was often a seasonal park ranger throughout various Colorado State Parks from 1997-2009. Previously, she was a dispatcher for the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office from 1985-1987.

Personal achievements of Kay include being a proud mother to six (6) children, working with Filters for Families on the Lakota Sioux Reservation in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, completing 2 degrees in higher education as an adult learner, and conducting graduate research in Nepal, visiting historical ashrams while working on a part of her Master's thesis. While Kay did not belong to any church, she was a student of all religions. She was a member of the Lambda Pi Et Honor Society, the Unfinished Objects (UFO) group, a local quilting and craft group, and the Qi Gong group with Full Moon Books.

In addition to these groups, she also had hobbies in Historical Research, Archaeology, Western History, Religious Studies, Fiber Arts (Quilting, Knitting, Sewing) Qi Gong, Outdoor activities, driving in the mountains and her favorite hobby, spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Kay was the only one who could find meaning and purpose in everything, big and little. She always had answers for even the most difficult questions and situations. She could calm the storm with her words. She was wise, optimistic, and strong with a big heart for her husband, children, grandchildren, and everyone she would meet. To many, she was known as "Momma Kay," to her family, she was MeMe. She was as sweet as her favorite chocolate with an inner child that kept her young and spunky; a true masterpiece.

Kay was a people person to everyone. She always reached out with care and open arms, taking the time and effort to be a safe heaven to all she know and to those she just met; she was someone who understood souls, heart's pain, and strived to remedy it. She looked far beneath the surface. The way she affected the lives of others was like admiring a garden of various, exquisite flowers. Everyone bloomed differently after receving her care and flourished. Every person she met received a seed of her love. With no surprise, she became the exquisite garden, stretching all around the world. Always growing and spreading her love, her soul, and her wisdom to others.

She is preceded in death by her father, Don Anderson and her brother, Ricky Anderson.

She is survived by her mother, Anna Anderson; her brother, Neal Anderson; her spouse, Dean Davis; her daughters, Jody Woodworth of Loveland; Erinn Maxson and Andria Snyder of Lakewood, and Alyssa Davis of Aurora; her sons, Jesse Woodworth of Commerce City, and Erik Davis of Highlands Ranch, as well as grandchildren; Dakota Woodworth, Khaiya Olsen, Piper Olsen, Amelia Olsen, and Lily Woodworth.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in care of Kay.