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Kay McNab Obituary
Tallahassee - Marjorie "Kay" Huddleston McNab died peacefully in her home on July 1, 2020 in Tallahassee after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 79.
Kay was born on January 2, 1940 in Tallahassee to her parents, Prentiss and Jean Huddleston. She graduated from Leon High School and attended Florida State University. She lived in Tampa for several years before returning home to Tallahassee. She was a longtime employee of the Florida State government, retiring in 2012 and is remembered fondly by her former colleagues there.
She will be remembered for her unfailing good nature, kindness to everyone, joyful laugh, and positive spirit, and for the love, generosity and support she gave her family and friends. Her grandchildren were a particular joy for her and they each adored "Kaki" very much. As a Tallahassee resident for most of her life, she touched many in the community through her work with the Junior League, St John's Episcopal Church, St Mary's Garden Circle, Chi Omega Sorority and Cotillion Club of Tallahassee.
Kay is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Lane McNab and John Slater of Berkeley, CA; her brother, Sparky Huddleston of Tallahassee; and her grandchildren Hart, Duncan and Becky Slater. She was preceded in death by her husband, Terry McNab.
Private family services are planned for a later date.
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Diane Martini-Schulze
December 27, 2021
So very sorry to hear of Kay's passing. I knew Kay through her husband Terry. So many years ago my family had a connection by Terry picking me out of the crowd at the Gasparilla Parade when I was 4/5 years old. We lost touch 10/12 years later. I know Terry and Kay sent letter/pic of Lane. Diane Martini-Schulze 2101 15th Pl S, La Crosse, WI 54601.
Kenneth Shepard (Shep) Davis
July 9, 2020
Sorry to hear of another of our Beloved classmates. She was well respected in high school and carried herself very well. I didn't travel in her circles in Leon as I was in Band, but we all knew her well.
Memories of May Day Celebrations and Class events are priceless.
May Love and Peace be with you and yours and I am blessed to have crossed paths with Kay.
K. Shepard Davis
Sue C. Smith
July 7, 2020
Your grief must be almost unbearable because you have lost a most loving mother, sister, and grandma. How fortunate you were to have such a caring person in your lives. I grieve now too as I say my last farewell to my first Tallahassee childhood playmate. Kay and I talked just before I left Atlanta to spend this summer in Penn. and she told me she was under hospice care. We had a lengthy conversation filled with memories, laughter and tears. Hugs to all of you. ❤
Sue Clements Smith
Tom and Amy McNab
July 6, 2020
Lane and John, My family was sad to hear of the passing of Kay.She was a joy to be around and we have many wonderful memories of her. Rest in Peace Dear Aunt.
Dr. Bill Satterfield
July 5, 2020
Our prayers are with her family.
Our fathers were long time professional business partners, who shaped so much of what Tallahassee looks like today.
Ash Williams
July 5, 2020
Thank you, Kay, for your kindness, good humor and professionalism; you brightened many lives, including mine. Condolences to the family.
Edna Mae Butler
July 4, 2020
My sincere condolences to the family of Kay McNab. She was a wonderful lady. She was always a joy to be around. May God Bless you all.
Edna Butler
Retired DFS
Sopchoppy, Florida
Kathryn Mcateer
July 3, 2020
kay was a great part of the family and will forever be missed
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