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Helen Horton "Kay" Tronzo
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She was born on April 24, 1952, to the late Albert Gray and Loretta Thomas Horton.
She attended Sacred Heart Schools, graduated from Penn Hall College and was a loyal employee of the Jefferson County Public Schools.
As a child, Kay grew up swimming and diving at Audubon Country Club. She, along with her children, were actively involved at the Louisville Turners Swim Club and participated in the annual Turners Circus.
Kay had incredible loving spirit. With her many admittances to hospitals and rehabilitation centers, the nurses, doctors and staff all loved her.
She was preceded in death by her son, Donald Frank Tronzo II; daughter, Jamie Marie Tronzo; brother, Albert Charles Horton; and nephew, Albert Gray (Graybird) Horton, II.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband, Gary Stephen Tronzo; sisters, Sharron Reynolds, Patti Horton, Mary Ann Shu, Debbie Benoit, Rosemary Middleton; and numerous nephews and nieces.
Her funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church 2119 Payne Street with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Friday, February 23, 2024 at Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home 3800 Bardstown Road.
Memorial gifts may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor 15 Audubon Plaza Drive Louisville, KY 40217 or Home of the Innocents 1100 East Market Street Louisville, KY 40206
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.ratterman.com
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Fonda Carey
April 15, 2024
I first met Kay when I became her Humana Care Manager in the Humana at Home program. We became very close during that time and I considered her a friend. I just found out about her passing tonight, after making several attempts to call her the last few weeks. I know she is happy to be with both of her children again in Heaven. My condolences to the rest of the family. Fonda Carey
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Anne Reed
February 22, 2024
I used to swim at Audubon. There were a lot of groupy children. Kay made me feel like I was part of something. She was a very kind and inclusive person, making everyone feel at home. I have never forgot her kind heart Anne Reed
Jennifer Fanning
February 22, 2024
Kay was such a special person, and we considered her a part of our family. She was involved in so many important events within our family, holidays, Derby parties, weddings, baby showers, and so many more. We shared fond memories with her and the kids at Turners as well. Her laugh was infectious, a trait she passed on to her children as well. I am at peace to know she is reunited once again with her children. She loves them so much, and was so lost without them. Heaven gained a true angel. Rest easy Kay Kay. We will forever be grateful for your friendship and love.
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