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Dianne Kay Obituary
DIANNE KAY (Age 84)
February 1, 1938 - November 3, 2022
Of Bethesda, MD. Born in Norfolk, VA. Wife of Alan I Kay, Dianne and Alan oversaw the construction of Children's Inn, Camp Fantastic a 59-room facility on the National Institutes of Health campus that provides free housing for sick children and their families over long periods and raised the money for the inn. They both served as the chairmen of the American Cancer Society Ball for six years. Dianne also served on the board of George Mason University and served on the board of Camp Fantastic.
She is beloved by children, Michael, Donna and husband Bruce, and Bryan: grandchildren, Lauren and husband Adam, Devin and wife Marisa, Laney and husband Jared, Brandon, Justin, Hannah, and Peri; grandchildren by marriage, Brad and Dani and great-grandchildren, Harper, Hudson, Alexis and Aria.
Services will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 10 a.m. at Washington Hebrew followed by burial at King David Cemetery. Shiva will be held at Woodmont Country Club on Wednesday from 7 to 10 p.m.
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Robert Norris
October 31, 2024
A Gracious lady
Joyce & Eddie Smith
November 8, 2022
We will miss Dianne's beautiful smile, her kindness and generosity. Our hearts and prayers go out to the family in this sad time.
Robby Norris
November 7, 2022
A kind lady that will be missed
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