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Patricia McKay Obituary
MAYSVILLE — Patricia Darlene "Patsy" McCarthy McKay, age 64, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 25, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Patsy was born on Sept. 2, 1960, in Maysville, the daughter of Charles McCarthy and Judy McDaniel. She married Joseph McKay on July 2, 1994, and they were married for thirty wonderful years.
She is survived by her husband, Joe, her daughter, Amanda (Buck) Poe; her stepson, Sean McKay, and her mother, Judy McDaniel. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Brooklynn Smith, Hannah Stanton, Carter Poe, Zoey McKay and Abby McKay; her great grandchildren Caroline Monjar, Jalen Greene, and Oliver Williamson; her sisters, Pamela (Mike) Mrusek, Kelly Carter and her brother, Kevin McCarthy as well as numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews in the McCarthy and McKay families.
She was preceded in death by her father, Charles McCarthy, her stepfather, Eddie McDaniel and her grandparents, Janie and Ray Carter and Charles and Mabel McCarthy.
Patsy was a devoted wife and mother. She loved being a Nana, and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the pride and joy of her life. She loved traveling with her family and never missed a local festival or social event.
She loved summer evenings on her front porch socializing with her neighborhood family on lower Edgemont.
She was a proud "Bulldog" graduate of Maysville High School and the University of Kentucky Maysville Community College School of Nursing. She retired as a Registered Nurse from Meadowview Regional Hospital where she touched many lives with her caring and loving nature.
She was a member of Saint Patrick's Catholic Church, the Maysville Chapter of the Moose and the Knights of Columbus Women's Auxiliary.
Patsy was an avid fan of the UK Wildcats, Cincinnati Bengals and Cincinnati Reds.
Her loving presence and sense of humor will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Saint Patrick Church on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Saint Patrick Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 28, 2025, from 5 pm to 8 p.m. at the church.
Pallbearers will be Leo McKay, Victor McKay, Dennis McKay, Danny McKay, Gerald McKay and Bernard McKay. Honorary Pallbearers will be Cindy Orme, Lisa O'Cull, Marsha Mobley, Debbie Walker, Dana Butts, Marsha Throckmorton, Marla Toncray, Anita Turner, Mike Breslin and Jerry Black.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Patsy's memory can be made to: Saint Patrick Church (Stained Glass Window Fund), 110 East Third St, Maysville, KY 41056, Fleming County Cancer Care, P.O. Box 189, Flemingsburg, KY 41041, or Hospice of Hope, 909 Kenton Station Drive, Maysville, KY 41056.
Brell and Son Funeral Home is serving the family.
Condolences at www.brellandson.com
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Patti Lee
April 26, 2025
Joe and family sending my condolences and prayers at this time .
Ben Hawkins
April 26, 2025
Dear Joe, My most sincere condolences to you, Amanda, & the rest of your family. I had known Patsy ever since junior high school, & she was always a joy to talk to & pass some time with. Patsy will be in my prayers, although I really think she will have little need of them. You all are in my prayers, too, as you cope with her loss. Be strong, Our Lord will carry you through until you all are reunited in His Heavenly home. Love, Ben
Linda Dearinger
April 25, 2025
We sang and danced together at a very young age. I had nothing but fun when I was around Patsy.
Also, whenever I had a medical procedure and Patsy was my nurse, she made a hard situation so much easier. She was a "jewel" of a friend and everyone loved her.
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