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Kay Frances Gray, 89, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in St. Joseph. She was born on April 20, 1936, to Wilbur and Wanda (McCollum) Larkin in West Frankfort, Ill.
Kay will be laid to rest in the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton, Ill., near her parents. Feel free to share a memory with the family at www.starks-menchinger.com.
Kay was a member of First Church of God in St. Joseph.
Kay is survived by her children: Robin (Randy) Hayles, Lisa (Jeff) Arendale, Sandy (Kevin) Riehl, James (Chong-Ah) Gray, John Gray; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, David (Kim) Larkin.
She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings: John Larkin and Barbara Larkin.
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Starks & Menchinger Chapel - Saint Joseph2650 Niles Rd, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
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