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1925
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2012
Kay Tolle Obituary
Kay was a lifelong, fourth-generation resident of Citrus County. She was born Sept. 18, 1925, in Crystal River to Hugh C. and Edna Eubanks Barco, both from pioneer families of Crystal River. She attended elementary through high school in Inverness and continued her education at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Fla., graduating with a BA in Education. At Florida Southern, she met her husband, Edgar "Ed" E. Tolle Jr. They were married March 14, 1946, and this year celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary. They had three children, Edgar E. Tolle III (deceased), Hugh (Kathy) Tolle, and Laura Lou (Pat) Fitzpatrick. Kay took great pride in her seven grandchildren and 10-plus great-grandchildren: Brandon (Tina) Tolle, Ryan (Wendy) Tolle, Jessica (Jed) Byrd, Shane (Alyse) Fitzpatrick, Erin (Matt) Marrero, Elaina (Matt) Ryals, and Elisha (Tyler) LeMieux. (Great grandchildren) Riley Tolle; Madelyn Tolle; Trace Fitzpatrick; Payton, Matthew Jr. and Eli Marrero; Dean and Dylan Ryals; Lilly and Vaden LeMieux, and still counting. ...
The funeral service for Kathrine Barco Tolle will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, at the Crystal River United Methodist Church with pastors David Rawls and Lloyd Bertine officiating. Interment will follow at the Old Crystal River Cemetery. Strickland Funeral Home of Crystal River is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kay Tolle
David Gregory
July 30, 2019
Confident the memories Kay gave still surround the family on this Anniversary of her passing as the journey in Citrus County and beyond continues....
Tom Huber
August 14, 2012
I could tell right away, when I came out for Brandon & Tina's wedding, that Kay was a very special person. And that she was the matriarch of a beautiful family. Our love and thoughts are with you all.
Scotty Barnes
August 11, 2012
We send our deepest sympathy's to the Tolle family. We are keeping you in our prayers. Scotty and Carolyn Barnes and Family
August 11, 2012
Laura Lou,Hugh and family,
we send our deepest sympathy and pray for God to help you all through this difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers, The Bennett family
August 10, 2012
The Sanders Family sends our deepest sympathy over the loss of Mrs. Tolle. She was truly a class act and inspired many of us on how to live life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jim, Chuck, & Tami Sanders.
Brenda Bellamy Blitch
August 9, 2012
Mr. Tolle, Hugh and Lou,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you remember Ms.Kay's life and legacy. I have only the fondest and most precious memories of her and can hear her laugh even now! She and Mr. Ed always endearingly referred to me as "bean", even over 30 years later.
My condolences to you and much love to all.
Karen and Steve O'Daniel
August 8, 2012
We send love, and prayers to all of Kay's family and friends.
Luther Willis
August 8, 2012
Mr Ed, Hughie, Lauralou and families, Words cannot express the feelings I have for the loss of Miss Kay. She truly defined what being a lady is all about and an example to all of us on how to be a good friend. Yes, she will be missed in our present lives, but we all have the promise of our Lord and Savior that we will be together again, with Him in our Heavenly home. Hold on to that promise and cherish the wonderful memories that you have until then. Know that you are all in our hearts and prayers, Luther
Gerry and Janet Mulligan
August 7, 2012
Kay was a leader of our county, city and neighborhood. Her friendship will be remembered always.
Lynn Woodrad Kent
August 7, 2012
Eddie and Laura, I am so sorry to hear about your mother passing. Citrus County is losing this generations grand ladies far to quickly. Your mom lived by the rules and did much good for others. Thank you for sharing her with the greater population.
Naomi S. Weaver
August 7, 2012
Kay was one of my mentors. If I didn't go to a meeting she thought I should attend-she would drive me herself the next time. Mr. Ed and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers with love and sympathy......Sharon
Dave Gregory
August 7, 2012
Sorry for your lost, hope the fond memories of the past give you strength for the future.
August 7, 2012
Memories are the best thing to cherish. For me it will be encountering sweet Kay while working for her wonderful husband Ed, and entertaining Laura Lou on our breaks. For the family, you have a lifetime of special memories.
Judi Blisch
De Anna Eggleston
August 7, 2012
Mr. Tolle, Hughie, Laura Lou & Family: My deepest condolences to you all from one of the "Tropic Terrace" bunch. It's with fond memories from those days that I will remember your beloved wife and mother. May she rest in peace.
Carroll & Susan Barco
August 6, 2012
We were so sad to hear that Kay had passed away. Our deepest sympathies to all the family.
Chris Carroll
August 6, 2012
To the family our hearts go out to you. From a child I can remeber always sheeing her smiling face. She was a great lady that has touched many hearts. She will be grealty missed. My thought and prayers go out to the family.
Curtis/Vangie Rich
August 6, 2012
We are saddened to know that Kay has passed away.She leaves a huge void in Citrus Co.where she was so vital for so many years. We remember the fun times we enjoyed with Kay and Ed, going to plays in Tampa and dinner afterward, and the time Curtis and Ed had to change a flat tire in their dress clothes so we wouldn't be late for curtain time! Happy memories that help to take away some of the sadness we feel today.You are all in our thoughts and prayers, we miss you. Love, Vangie and Curtis
Christi Allen
August 6, 2012
Miss Kay was such a blessing to me. I will cherish the many memories our families had growing up next door to each other in Tropic Terrace. I loved her so. My prayers are with you.
August 6, 2012
Mr. and Mrs Tolle have done so much to enrich our county they are truly jewels for citrus county, our deepest sympathy
The Sanders Family
Shelby and Julian Weingarten
August 6, 2012
God blessed this family and through them provided his blessings on our county.
August 6, 2012
Dear Ed and family,
What a sweet lady and wonderful teacher. She was my brother, J.R. Coulliette's teacher. She touched so many lives as you have Ed. My prayers are with you in the coming days.
Gayle Coulliette Arnold
August 6, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. God bless you all.
George & Ruthann Renshaw
Marlene williams
August 6, 2012
Such a beautiful lady in every which way. We will miss her always, please know that everyone shares your grief.
Rodney & Sharon Levins
August 6, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Troy Colson
August 6, 2012
Hugh, Laura Lou and families. Your mother was a wonderful woman and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Emogene Strickland
August 5, 2012
Thoughts, prayers, and love, to Ed, Laura Lou and families.
Emogene Conrad Strickland
Jim and Kathy Twitty
August 5, 2012
May God hear the prayers of all who mourn your loss. You are in our thoughts
Van & Nancy Baldwin
August 5, 2012
Poppa Tolle, Hugh, Kathy, Laura Lou and family we want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. The loss of a parent or loved one is hard to bear but memories will soon replace the sadness and bring joy to your hearts again. She was a lovely gracious lady and the whole of Citrus County will miss her.
Carol Scully
August 5, 2012
My heartfelt condolence, Mrs Tolle was the matriarch of a wonderful family.
She will be missed. I enjoyed our chats
together and suggestions. We'll see her again in heaven.
Kelly Willis
August 5, 2012
Laura Lue & Pat; Losing a mother is one of the deepest sorrows a heart can know. As I found out myself last year. But her goodness, her caring and her wisdom live on like a legacy of love that will always be with you. May that love surround you now and bring you and your family peace. You're in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathy!
Dave Sigler
August 5, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the entire Tolle, Fitzpatrick family. Our community has lost one of the true pioneers. Her memory will live forever in the hearts of everyone she touched with her kindness and grace. She was a beautiful person who I am honored to have known her.
Ken and Carey Lejeune
August 5, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Laura Lou , Pat , and family.
Elizabeth Yerian
August 5, 2012
Everytime I met Mrs.Tolle she was so kind and gracious...she is and will forever be one of the best woman ever to live in citrus county! To her family I send my thoughts and prayers
Mike Gudis
August 5, 2012
My most sincere sympathies to Ed Tolle, and the families of Hugh Tolle and Patrick Fitzpatrick.
I will greatly miss Kay my friend and neighbor.
Elisha {Joy} LeMieux
August 5, 2012
Grammer.. I just cant believe you are gone.. Its very hard to imagine life without you present..whos hair am i going to do every week! I am missing you so much already but I know you are are smiling down on us with your baby boy up above! Tell everyone Hi for me and there will not be a day that goes by that your smiling face wont appear in my mind! Please be my very special angel and protect us.. You are sooooo loved and missed! I guess i will just have to curl up Dad Tolles hair in place.. haha. He would just love that ;] We LOVE you!
Cathleen Seasoms McNally
August 5, 2012
Mr Tolle,Huey, LauraLou and family,
I am so sorry for your lose. Miss Kay was truly a gentil southern lady; always gracious and kind I am very lucky to have spent some time witn her recently when she was getting her strength up. She will be missed by many but none as much as her family. My thoughts and prayers tot all of you Cathy Sessoms McNally
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