Name: Memorial Gathering for Kay Eileen Subhawong
Start: 2019-11-09T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-11-09T21:30:00.000Z
Location: Madison Street United Methodist Church

Kay Eileen Subhawong

Clarksville - Kay Eileen Subhawong (nee Neiman), age 64, of Clarksville, passed away Monday, October 7, 2019.

Kay was born August 5, 1955, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, to the late Albert and Fern Neiman.

Kay taught mathematics in the Clarksville Montgomery Co. school system for over 25 years, both at Northeast High School and later Clarksville High School. She taught Algebra, Precalculus, and AP Calculus, and her students will remember her silly mnemonics (Travolta graph of cubic functions?) and numerous bovine-themed props ("Cow"culus!). She coached the CHS Math Team, and the Clarksville High School 2011 yearbook was dedicated in her honor.

She married the late Suthun (Foo) Subhawong in 1978, and recently celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary. Kay was a world traveler, spending several months each year living in Bangkok, Thailand, traveling throughout Europe, Canada, South America, and embarking on cruises that took her through the Panama Canal, around the Mediterranean Sea, and across the Atlantic Ocean. She could hold a conversation with anyone, on almost any topic. Her friends and family will remember how her smile and laughter would light up a room. Her grandchildren will remember helping "Nanny" make pancakes and eggs for breakfast, and her absolute glee in spoiling them with presents.

In keeping with Kay's wishes, her remains will be cremated. Friends and family are invited to gather on Saturday, November 9, 2019, from 2:00-3:30 p.m. with a Celebration of Life at 3:30 p.m. at Madison Street United Methodist Church, 319 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040.

Kay is survived by two sons, Ty (Andrea) Subhawong and Aryn (Rebecca) Subhawong; brother, Wade Neiman; and three grandchildren, Kai, Maren, and Ryn.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Kay E. Subhawong Memorial Mathematics Award Fund, care of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, https://tinyurl.com/kaysubhawong.

Arrangements are entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488. Online condolences may be made at www.nealtarpleyparchman.com.

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Published by The Leaf Chronicle from Oct. 11 to Oct. 13, 2019.

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Carey Ann Atherton

October 2, 2020

Thinking of you today, Mrs. Subhawong. Your impact on my life through your long-suffering kindness and your unique ability to get Algebra II through my head will never be forgotten.

Kristi Clouser-Skurzewski

October 20, 2019

I had Mrs. Subhawong as my Algebra I teacher the last year New Providence was a junior high school (1979-1980 school year). My late brother had worked at the Zinc Plant with Mr. Subhawong. My condolences go out to the family upon the devastating loss of both parents/grandparents/loved ones. Prayers for strength and comfort are being said.

Carey Ann Atherton

October 11, 2019

With much love and many prayers for her family and friends...

Carey Ann Atherton

October 11, 2019

Mrs. Subhawong was my Algebra teacher. Math was my *worst* subject, but she took extra, personal time to make sure I did well. She was more than gracious and kind to all of us, even those who constantly made fun of her, because she wasn't as "fashionable" as others. She was a class-act and will be missed for many years to come.

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Sharon (Raysor) Ritter

October 8, 2019

I have known Kay since I was 14 and we were students and cheerleaders at Perkiomen School in Pennsburg, PA. She and her husband, Foo, were two of the most vibrant and sociable people I have ever known and very good friends through the years. Our hearts and prayers go out to their sons, Ty and Aryn and their families.

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