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Francis Kerr Obituary
Kay is survived by her daughter, Deborah Giangreco; son-in-law, Dr. Atilio Giangreco (Yuma); grandsons, Austin Burt (Palm Springs, CA) and Papo Giangreco; daughter-in-law, Tammy Davis; granddaughter, Shelbi Davis (Longmont, CO); sister, Claudette Kerr (Fort Stockton, TX); niece, Vicki Mitchell; nephew Tony Brooke (Fort Stockton, TX). Kay is also survived by many friends who loved her and will miss her dearly. Kay went by many aliases, "Grand Mimi," "Granny," "La Gran," and "Ms Texas."
Kay had many life experiences including being a hairstylist and working at Doctors offices. She loved her job at Giangreco Medical Group and gave all of her love to the patients. She lived all over the United States with her family and pets (especially her pet Javalina, Cecil). Kay enjoyed swimming, people, animals, painting, and above all she treasured her time with her grandchildren. Kay is a strong believer of organ donation. In the prime of her life she donated her kidney to her son, Roy Blake Davis who suffered from End Stage Renal Disease. By this donation she graciously gave him life by allowing him to marry the love of his life Tammy and welcome his precious baby girl Shelbi into the world.
Kay was a woman of Faith. Our hearts ache with sadness that she was taken from us so soon, however, we trust our Father in heaven in that she has gone to be with him and be reunited with her loving son, R.B. Davis. Kay lived by the verse, "I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through Christ who gives me strength." Philippians 4:12-13.
There will be a Celebration of Life Ceremony to remember Kay on Friday April 8th at 3pm. For more information please contact the office of Giangreco Medical Group.
In lieu of flowers Kay would be humbled to have donations sent to Del Sol Cancer Foundation "Patients Helping Patients." 1951 W. 25th St. Suite F, Yuma, AZ 85365
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Memories and Condolences
for Francis Kerr
Vernice Ramirez-Hoover
April 14, 2011
Ms. Texas was a good and very special friend. She was always cheerful and a joy to talk with. She made us feel like like family. We are going to miss her very much.
Juan-Paz Pena
April 14, 2011
Like all of our 1961 classmates and friends, I was deeply saddened when notified of Kay's death. Our condolences to her family and many friends.
I best remember Kay during our 30th, 35th and 40th Class reunions when we shared some very pleasant memories of our high school years. Also, she took the initiative during these reunions to read our bios and congratulate and "roast" our adventures, experiences and accomplihsments, as only Kay could do.
Due to the wonder of the Internet, this is the first timely notification I have received of the death of one of our 1961 classmates. It is comforting to know that the Internet will serve to keep our Class of 1961 informed and connected now and into the future.
We are all looking forward to our 50th Reunion in Fort Stockton in October 2011 and Kay will be deeply missed.
Saludos y Abrazos,
Chris Hoover
April 14, 2011
Hey Ms. Texas!
I started calling you "Ms. Texas" and as far as I am concerned, you are the #1 and ONLY "Ms. Texas"! You have been one of the TRUE friends I have have had the pleasure of knowing. If this cancer thing don't work out for me, I hope to end up where you are at (Heaven) so I can see you again! See you later my friend.
Denise & Vern Garrison
April 12, 2011
Our heartfelt sympathy and condolences go out to Mrs.and Dr. G snd Kay's entire family. You will be missed Kay. May you have solice in God's hands.
geri hill
April 11, 2011
she was such a beautiful person, inside and out.so very sorry for her family
Nikki Jones
April 10, 2011
May light perpetual shine upon Kay and the Peace of the Lord be with those who love her.
Nikki Casner Jones and Wayne Jones
Eddie Pfiester
April 9, 2011
Kay Kerr was one of the prettiest, friendliest, most out going girls in FSHS> Always a smile for everyone. No matter who you were. She is one of the FSHS'ers I was hoping to see at the FSHS multi-class in 2012. ... My deepest sympathy and prayers to her family.
Paula Lopez Dominguez
April 8, 2011
Rest in peace.
Maxine Hoskins
April 8, 2011
Kay,
You will be greatly missed by all who knew you. I am very sad to see that you are in a better place, but I am very glad that you are. We love you very much granny,
Maxine and Harv Hoskins
Johnny Stout
April 8, 2011
Kay will be missed very much. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all her family and friends.
Vicki Mitchell
April 8, 2011
I loved her very, very much. She was a wonderful Aunt to me!! I will miss talking to her!!
Marissa Estupinan-Nunez
April 7, 2011
I am very sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family. Rest in peace.
Randy DeAx
April 7, 2011
Kay was a good 'un.
Sweetheart.
Don't get any better.
Randy DeAx
Randy DeAx
April 7, 2011
Kay was a good 'un.
I cannot ever remember her being angry or unhappy.
They don't come any better.
Randy DeAx
Sally Andrade
April 7, 2011
Kay Kerr was one of the most warm, beautiful, fun and kind members of the Fort Stockton High School Class of 1961 - I was looking forward to seeing her this fall at our 50th Reunion. My deepest sympathy to her family on your sudden and tragic loss.
Sally Jones Andrade
Nikki Keller
April 7, 2011
Words do not express what a dear friend Kay was to me as well as all of our friends at FSHS. She was an outstanding person and will be so missed. May her family know how much we all loved her and will miss her.
Nikki (Kincaid)
April 7, 2011
Kay will be missed by all
who knew her.
Dick Whitworth
Sam Fletcher
April 7, 2011
Kay Kerr is among my most pleasant memories of our hometown of Fort Stockton, Tex. We were in high school together and worked together evenings and weekends at the local movie theater. We double-dated together, and I used to pretend to be her date so she could get out of her house to go with the guy she later married, who her parents didn't want her dating. And she witnessed one of my most dramatic breakups with the girl who later became my first ex-wife. Kay and I shared a lot of adventures and so many laughs back then and remained dear friends all these years. I'd go to the end of the world for that lady--and sometimes thought I'd have to! I still see her in my mind as she was each summer back then, a lovely blonde with a dazzling smile and the greatest tan from hanging out every spare moment at the Comanche Springs swimming pool.
This world was a better place when you were in it, Kay. I miss you terribly.
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