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Kay Smythe Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Janet (Jan) Briner
January 9, 2011
I was very saddened to learn that Kay had passed away. I wanted to send her a Christmas messsage and tried to call her. When I couldn't get through by phone, I checked online to find out she had passed. I am very sorry and so sad to find that news. She and I were very good friends working at Lincoln Life Insurance Company in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, many years ago. We have kept in touch, but last time I had talked to her was after she had her tube out and was talking again and trying new treatment. I will always remember her good nature and generosity. She was a very good friend to me and my husband also. I will miss her dearly and only sorry I didn't get to talk to her closer to her passing. She will be in my prayers and also her family. Janet
Kay Newcombe
July 5, 2010
Kay was a wonderful person and I am blessed to have known her. She always had a ready smile and gentle spirit. I'll miss her and I know everyone from work will miss her dearly.
Barbara McMillan
June 19, 2010
After I got down from the Pulpit, I so wanted to say more. We knew how much she loved her family and how much she loved her co-workers and friends.I feel honored and grateful to call her my friend. She made me laugh more times than I can count.My last conversation with Kay was short but we got to say I love you for the last time. I will miss her so much.God bless you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers.If you can hear me Kay, you were the best. I love you.
Debbie (Sweet) Ascone
June 18, 2010
We are blessed to have had Mrs. Smythe in our lives for the past 30 years and are better for having known and loved such a strong woman, mother and friend. She was part of a neighborhood family that I will treasure always. We love you!
June 18, 2010
KAY WE WILL MISS OUR LUNCH BUDDY!!!
Linda Waddell
June 18, 2010
I will miss Kay every day. She could always make me smile with her quick wit and honesty.
John, Becky & Andrew
June 18, 2010
Bruce, Daniel, Kent, Kris Colleen & families,
We are sorry we cannot be with you during this time of sorrow. We remember the many vacations at the beach and Kay's awesome spaghetti! We feel honored to have known Kay.
Kay fought the good fight and has won. May your memories give you peace.
Tara Paulitz
June 18, 2010
I knew Kay through the Circle of Hope. She was a lovely woman who supported me through challenging times. I pray that you are comforted by many happy memories of her and know that she is at peace. Tara Paulitz (formerly of Richmond, now reside in Omaha, NE)
Ruth Henderson
June 18, 2010
To Kay's family - I will miss her more than I can say. Kay and I worked at the St. Mary's Women's Imaging Center for years. She and I would talk, laugh and encourage each other daily. I will miss her smile, her laugh, her hugs, and the way she would always have a sweater because she hated air conditioning. You were blessed to have called her wife and mom. I was blessed to have called her friend.
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