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Stephanie "Ann" Kay

Stephanie Kay Obituary

KAY, Stephanie "Ann"
of Horseheads, NY
We don't know why it happened but God knows. He put his arms around our beloved wife and mother and whispered "come with me", then her loving heart stopped beating that Sunday night, August 24, 2008 at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City, and she went home to be with her heavenly Father. Ann was born December 11, 1932 in Elmira, NY, a daughter of the late Clayton and Helen Scott Moses. She was predeceased by her sister, Shirley Maines. Ann is survived by her always devoted and ever loving husband, John "Jack" Kay; and her children, Deborah (Richard) Mabie of Columbia, SC, Susan (David) Swartwood of Horseheads, NY, John (Lynette) Kay of Blossvale, NY and Stephanie (Jeff) Neder of Penfield, NY; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, all of whom she absolutely adored; brother and sister, Ronald Moses of Saranac Lake, NY, and Pat Martello of Horseheads, NY; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Kay's Funeral Service will be held at Sullivan's Funeral Home, 365 E. Franklin St. at Rt. 13, Horseheads, NY on Thursday, August 28, 2008, at 1 p.m. Interment will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Elmira, NY at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Ann may do so through Star Wish Foundation, c/o Bob Mace, AOMC 600 Roe Ave., Elmira, NY 14905. Ann was truly a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She leaves her family knowing that they were her pride and joy in life.

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Published by Star-Gazette on Aug. 27, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Stephanie Kay

16 Entries

Jean Gilman

September 17, 2008

Steph, So sorry to hear of your loss. By knowing you, I can only imagine the wonderful person your Mom was. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go through this tragedy. Sincerely, Jean Gilman

Meredith & Brett

September 12, 2008

Aunt Ann, I miss you so much. I looked forward to the phone call from you every summer announcing that your pool was open. I've got so many memories of coming up on Halloween and trick-or-treating in your neighborhood. You were the absolute nicest person on earth. We're so glad we got to visit you in July. :)

fred howard

August 29, 2008

Jack,John and steph, I am truly sorry for your loss, you"r mom was a great one.she was always so positive and would always point you in the right direction.now it"s time for her memories to keep us going.and they will im sure of that.love you guys, fred howard. (junior)

Susan Atkinson

August 29, 2008

To the Family

Please accept my deepest sympathies. I Just wanted you to know that I stopped by to talk with Shirley to let her know it was time to welcome her sister Stephanie Ann home. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Take comfort in the love of friends and family to carry you through and may God bless you all in this time of sorrow.

Tink Fort

August 28, 2008

Jack, John and Steph words can not say the way I feel right now. I wanted you to Know that your mom was an inspiration to everyone that came in contact with her. though I moved away many years ago, each time I spoke to her she never forgot to tell me how proud she was of me for my accomplishments in life. though they seemed so small to me, to here her talk about them made them seem huge. She always spoke so highly of you all. No one could love their family and freinds more than she did. You will all be in my prayers.
I Love you all!
"Tink"

Gloria (Barton) Mattern

August 28, 2008

It is a sad time to lose one so beloved as I know Stephanie Ann was to her family. I remember her very well as a neighbor, friend and classmate. Although the picture of her in my mind's eye was clear as she was when we were kids, I opened my yearbook and confirmed her beautiful face, and wonderful smile. I know she will be missed by her family, but be assured she will always be rememberd by the many who knew her years ago, and who laughed again with her over her many e mails. She rests now. God Bless her. She was a lovely gal.

Dick Dalton

August 28, 2008

Jack, So sorry to hear of your wife's passing. May she rest in peace

Claudia Swearingen

August 27, 2008

May God comfort all of you during this difficult time. Whom else will ever call me Claudja Anne again, as this has always been my nickname, given and said with such love by Aunt Ann's only. Whom will check on us with each Hurricaine or Tropical storm, as Aunt Ann ALWAYS did. Although, I did not hear from her this last week due to her illness, I wish I had called her, but I am convinced that if she were aware of our storm, she thought of us and said a prayer.
Oh the prayer warrior that Aunt Ann was, truely a blessing, her love and compassion touched so many. Recently she had told me how she missed my mom(Shirley, her sister) so much and that each day she told her Good Morning, know she was always alive in her heart , thoughts, memory and prayers. Today they are joined again-- dancing, laughing and looking over all of us. I am so thankful for all of the recent visits to catch up this year. I will miss her so much, and will always treasure how much she loved all of us.
Uncle Jack, Deb, Sue, John, and Steph, Aunt Ann was such a beautiful person and as you were so fortunate to be blessed with her she also was so blessed to have such a wonderful family. I pray for comfort and peace that only the Lord can provide during this time.

Love,

Claudja Anne Swearingen

Rosemary Sartor

August 27, 2008

I remember when you brought Aunt Ann into the family, Uncle Jack. Her eyes sparkled every time she looked at you, and she never stopped! You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Tom Crout

August 27, 2008

Jack, John and family, I am so sorry to hear of Annes passing. As we all know Anne was a very special lady and will be dearly missed. Years and Years ago when my son was a youngster we used to stop and visit with Jack and Anne and don't you know it seemed as if every time we stopped Anne always had Homeade chocolate chip cookies made, which was his favorite. I tried over the years but there was only one Chocolate chip cookie and that was Annes, I couldn't bake them the way Anne did .She touched so many lifes. Jack, John and family know that you are in our prayers and were thinking of you. God Bless.

Sally Murphy

August 27, 2008

My name is Sally(Vrooman) Murphy. Ann and I went to Edgeworth togetherand were good friends. Lost touch and met again at EFA and graduated Class of '51. She was a good friend over the years, with a great sense of humor. I enjoyed sharing emails with her. Best regards and blessings to you all.. Sally.

Tanya Vanderhoeven

August 27, 2008

"I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go."

John, I remember working with you all those years ago at Hardinge. It wasn't long after meeting you that I had the pleasure of meeting Ann and you both gave me the grand tour of your house and garden. It was then that I gave Ann my email address, and we've been "online" friends ever since. This is a friendship that I will always treasure. I am very sorry for your loss John, please accept my deepest condolences. Every day when I check my email, I'll be thinking of Ann.

Linda (Henline) Hemenway

August 27, 2008

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your wife and mother. I'm sure Jack will remember me from Hardinge. But I hope also that Stephanie will remember me from the "camp outs" in the back yard back in the 70's. Years later when I worked at Hardinge with Jack that was the first thing I remembered such great memories of Oak and Carpenter Streets and all the fun we had. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Love and time will see you through.

Patricia Cook

August 27, 2008

My name is Pat Cook. I graduated with Ann in 1951. She also lived near me for a short time on Carpenter St. I am going to miss her e-mails. God bless you Ann.
Pat Allen Cook

Gene Maines

August 27, 2008

Warm Summer Sun

Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
Lie light, lie light.
Good night, dear heart,
Good night, good night.

By Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens)
The Poetry Foundation

Alyssia Chapman

August 27, 2008

"O, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and untraceable His ways!
For who has known the mind of the Lord and who has become His counselor?
Or who has first given to Him and it will be repaid to him?
Because out of Him and through Him and to Him are ALL THINGS. To Him be the glory forever. Amen!" (Romans 11:33-36)
The Lord knows Aunt Ann's heart; He knows that she loved Him with everything she had -- she LOVED her Jesus!!
Although she will be sorely missed because of her great love and compassion, we should still celebrate her LIFE, as I think she would want that! She's home now! Praise the Lord!
Much love and prayers for your comfort and consolation!

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