Kathleen Lay

Kathleen Lay, 55, of Pangburn, Arkansas passed away July 13, 2012 at Advanced Care Hospital in Searcy. She was born December 11, 1956 to the late Malcolm DeMotto Sr. and Elvira Burch Ash.

Kathleen was a fun loving person. She was a member of Westside Church of Christ in Searcy. She cherished her grandchildren and they loved her very much. She was an excellent cook and loved to listen to music. When time allowed, she would slip away for a mini vacation. The beach was her favorite place to go for rest and relaxation. Ms. Lay had a heart to help. She was a Hospice volunteer, who went the extra mile to help her patients. She made them special music CDs that fit their style of music. She would also take the time to read the Bible to them. She loved spending time with her family and she will be greatly missed.

Ms. Lay is survived by her fiancAC. William Nusbaum; one daughter, Stephanie Ramsey and husband Heath of Pangburn; one son, Trevor Lay and wife Tonya of Searcy; one stepson Tim Lay and wife Denise of Eugene, Oregon; one brother, Malcolm DeMotto Jr. of Oregon; one sister Darlene Baty of California; five grandchildren, Joseph Ramsey, Jacob Ramsey, Hannah Ramsey, Taven Lay, and Kasey Williams.

In addition to her parents, Kathleen is preceded in death by one sister, Charlene DeMotto.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 21, 2012 at Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home