Kay Karnes Wilcox

Kay Karnes Wilcox obituary, Lilburn, GA

Kay Karnes Wilcox

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10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Fischer Funeral Care

3742 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA 30341

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Apr

2

Funeral service

11:30 a.m.

Fischer Funeral Care

3742 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA 30341

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Apr

10

Service

11:00 a.m.

Georgia National Cemetery

1080 Scott Hudgens Dr, Canton, GA 30114

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Kay Wilcox Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Fischer Funeral Care & Cremation Services on Mar. 30, 2026.
Kay Karnes Wilcox of Lilburn, Georgia, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away Saturday, March 28th, 2026, at the age of 76. She was born on July 4th, 1949, in Loudon, Tennessee.
Kay was preceded in death by her loving husband, William Lloyd Wilcox, and her parents, Harry Cecil Karnes and Gladys Lee Karnes. She is survived by her daughter, Courtney Craig, and her husband, Aaron; son, Micah Wilcox, and his wife, Elizabeth; and grandchildren: Isaiah, Abby, Mary, Hannah, Caroline,Landon and William (Liam). Kay is also survived by her dear sister, Sarah Thomason, and her husband, Jim.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Kay's life at a funeral service on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026, at 11:30 am at Fischer Funeral Care in Atlanta. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. A committal service will take place at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia, on Friday, April 10th, 2026, at 11:00 am.

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Upcoming Events

Apr

2

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Fischer Funeral Care

3742 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA 30341

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Apr

2

Funeral service

11:30 a.m.

Fischer Funeral Care

3742 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA 30341

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Apr

10

Service

11:00 a.m.

Georgia National Cemetery

1080 Scott Hudgens Dr, Canton, GA 30114

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.