Kay-Barr-Obituary

Kay Gardner Barr

Richmond, Virginia

Mar 31, 1938 – Aug 15, 2025 (Age 87)

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BORN
March 31, 1938
DIED
August 15, 2025
AGE
87
LOCATION
Richmond, Virginia

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Kay Gardner BarrMarch 31, 1938 - August 15, 2025Kay Gardner Barr, age 87, went to her heavenly home on August 15, 2025.Kay grew up in Danville, VA, the daughter of James Blair Gardner and Frances Alexander Gardner, whose godly lives nurtured her faith in Christ. Her family's participation in...

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Please accept my sympathy on the loss of your mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. I was blessed to sing under her direction at The Baptist Tabernacle in Danville, Virginia. Such a Godly, gracious and classy lady.

I remember Kay from all my years growing up as a member of First Baptist Church. She was a very nice lady and will be fondly remembered by all who had the chance to know her. My thoughts, love and prayers go out to the family at this difficult time.

Loved her loved her Mother took good care of Mrs Gardner such a Precious lady

Dear Family, Your parents were special to us when we first met them in 2012 at FBC in Richmond. It was even more special after we soon learned of our connection from the ones Institute in Norfolk. Our beautiful son starts college tomorrow. Love from Rev. Dr. Chris,Resa and Chasen Hillman..We now reside in Whiteville NC where Chris is pastor of FBC . We are so sorry for your loss Resa

I have wonderful memories of Kay while growing up in Danville at FBC. She was a lovely and talented lady. Sue Wyatt Holmes, Asheville, NC

Kay will be remembered for her love of Christ and how her voice proclaimed that love.

A beautiful person...Kay lives forever with our Lord. She blessed so many with her loving, kind attitude and awesome voice.

Oh that sweet Kay Barr has been welcomed into the glory of her Savior! My family was in Calvary's congregation that was blessed by her direction of the choir, and it was during those years that she did something I will always cherish. On the day that I had my cerebral hemorrhage, my mother, Linda Winstead came in from the grocery story to catch the phone call telling her to come to the hospital. I don't know how Kay ended up at our house, but I know that she put away the groceries and...