Kathryn J. Nichols

NICHOLS, KATHRYN J., 79 - of Egg Harbor Township, departed this life on September 15, 2008, to be with her beloved husband William, and our Lord Jesus Christ, following a brief illness. Kay Jay was born and raised in the East Falls section of Philadelphia, and resided in Ocean City, later in life. She is survived by her three children: William F. Jr, of Egg Harbor Township, Charles L. of Sicklerville, and Katy J. Himes, of Egg Harbor Township; her brother, Gar Emmert of Philadelphia; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Throughout her long life, Kay Jay lived to make people happy, and this was obvious to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. She was an avid supporter of her church, St. Frances Cabrini, of Ocean City, and was a Eucharistic Minister, as well as a member of the church choir. Kay Jay was a lifelong doll collector and "the best doll doctor in South Jersey", where, over a twenty-four year period, she cured thousands of broken dollies, with the help of her daughter and partner, Katy, at their store in Ocean City, Kay Jay's Doll Shoppe. Kay Jay was a thirty-nine year active member of the Leticia Penn Doll Club of Philadelphia, and a former president of the Jersey Cape Doll and Toy Club. Kay Jay was also a fifty-year member of the Old Academy Players, a community theater in the East Falls section of Philadelphia. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday 11am at the St. Frances Cabrini Church, Ocean City. Viewing will be held one hour prior to the Mass in the Church. Burial, Holy Cross Cemetery, Mays Landing. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Frances Cabrini R.C. Church. Arrangements by the George H. Wimberg Funeral Home, Linwood.