Kay graduated from Paducah High School and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Texas. She married Darrel Turnell on September 21, 1991. Kay made her career in teaching for the Round Rock Independent School District and the University of Texas. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church. Kay loved to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and had a passion for shopping.
Those left behind to cherish Kay’s memory are her husband, Darrel; her children, David Greear, Lisa Smith, Edwina Jones, Vonda Pinney and Desiree Steele; her grandchildren, Adley, Darby, Leila, Adam, Alice, Lauren, Jackson, Breanna, Noah, Skyler, Lindsey, River, Brooklynn, Mackenzy, Zachary, and Delaney; and her siblings, Barbara, Tommy and Jug. Her brother, Floyd, preceded her in death.
Visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, November 20, 2020 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Cook-Walden Davis Funeral Home in Georgetown. The funeral service will be on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. She will be laid to rest at the Liberty Hill Cemetery.