December 16, 1932 – December 14, 2021
Shirley May Kay, 88, passed away at her home in Sheridan on Tuesday evening, December 14, 2021. Born on December 16, 1932, in Tipton County, Ind., she was the daughter of the late Robert Frank and Myrtle Edna (Lewis) Biddle.
Shirley loved taking care of children. In addition to raising her own family, she took on the responsibility of caring for many of the children in the community. For her, it was a labor of love. When her own family was grown and began having families of their own, Shirley was there, ready to watch over a brand new generation of children. Grandma was the role she had trained for her entire life, and she was ready to let the spoiling begin. She loved following every activity they were involved in. Sometimes it could be a rigorous schedule to keep up with, but she never backed down from the challenge. When the opportunity would arise, Shirley always enjoyed getting to do some traveling with her family.
When she had some time to herself, Shirley loved to slow things down just a little bit. She enjoyed sewing, and knitting, as well as crocheting afghans and throws. She also looked forward to the days where she could get lost for hours in the pages of a good book or spend some time fussing over her roses.
Shirley is survived by her loving husband, James Joseph Kay. She and James were married on August 18, 1961. She is also survived by three daughters, Emily C. Delp, Kathryn M. Kincaid, and Linda Gail Minnicus, all of Sheridan; six grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Wilbur Biddle of Florida; sisters, Effa Greeno (Don), and Rena Biddle, both of Pickard, Ind.; sister-in-law, Suzanne Biddle; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Mark Anthony McGuire; her daughter, Donna Wilson; and sons-in-law, Brian Kincaid and Joe Wilson.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, December 20, 2021, at Kercheval Funeral Home, 306 E. 10th St., Sheridan, with visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow at Crown View Cemetery in Sheridan. Pastor George Cooper will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be presented to the Riley Hospital for Children.
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