Kay Harker, beloved daughter of George and Edna Harker, was born on April 2, 1946 in Chillicothe, Ohio. She peacefully passed away on May 29, 2024 at Riverside Hospital.
Kay attended Centralia High School, where she graduated in 1964. She pursued her passion for nursing at Hocking Technical College. Kay began her career at Adena Regional Hospital, where she worked diligently until her retirement in 2008.
Although Kay did not have any children of her own, she was cherished by her family and friends. She was known for her kind heart and genuine spirit. Kay enjoyed going out to eat with the '64 girls and retirees from the hospital. She was dedicated to taking care of her cats, Fred and Sissy.
Preceded in death by her parents, siblings Len, Dee and Peggy. Survived by sister Penny (Jim Salyer), sisters-in-law Jackie and Arlene and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Kay will be deeply missed by all who knew her. May she rest in peace.
A celebration of life will be on June 15, 2024 at her home from 1-6
11375 Charleston Pike Chillicothe, Ohio 45601
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Jeff and Rachel Holstein
Jun 11, 2024
God Bless✝️
Janet ODell
Jun 06, 2024
Kay was such a generous, sweet, loving person. I'm so sad she is gone. My heart goes out to her family! Prayers and hugs for all!
Janet Janes ODell
Class of '64
Centralia High School
Gospel Harmony Boys
Jun 01, 2024
Missed but never forgotten. We are so thankful for the wonderful, loving friendship of our one and only honorary member of the Gospel Harmony Boys. We love you Kay.
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Kay was such a generous, sweet, loving person. I'm so sad she is gone. My heart goes out to her family! Prayers and hugs for all! Janet Janes ODell Class of '64 Centralia High School
Missed but never forgotten. We are so thankful for the wonderful, loving friendship of our one and only honorary member of the Gospel Harmony Boys. We love you Kay.
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