Vigen Memorial Home obituary - Kathern "Kay" Smith, 77, Keokuk

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Kathern “Kay” Smith, 77 of Keokuk, IA died Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at her home.

She was born September 28, 1940 in Malvern, IA the daughter of Kenneth and Ruby Sullivan Adair. On October 4, 1958 she was united in marriage to Doyle Smith. He preceded her in death on May 26, 2010.

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Kay loved crocheting and created beautiful blankets, table cloths and even crocheted a wedding cake. She enjoyed spending time outdoors in her vegetable garden, watching birds and gathering wild flowers. She liked watching her favorite westerns. Kay was also an avid Elvis fan and collected Elvis memorabilia.

She is survived by two sons, Michael Smith (Sue) of Montrose, IA and Brad Smith of Keokuk, one daughter, Teresa Steele of Keokuk, one granddaughter, Katie Smith (Jordin Snowden) of Montrose, IA, three grandsons, Dyvon Smith, Jonathan Steele and Edward Smith all of Keokuk, six great-grandchildren, Aiden, Brody and Jace Lucas, all of Warsaw, IL, Leah and Remi Snowden both of Montrose and Avery Retting of Canton, MO, three sisters, LaVonne Palmer of Ocala, FL, Anna Cross of Burlington, IA and Phyllis Haugen (Tom) of WI and two brothers, Keith Adair (Martha) of Omaha, NE and Les Adair (Denise) of Lakeland, FL.

Besides her husband, Kay was also preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Bobby, Kenny and Jerry Adair and two sisters, Linda Mace and Jean Jones.

There will be no services according to Kay’s wishes.

Vigen Memorial Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com

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