Kay Cathey Brown, 87, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, September 16, 2022, at St Stephens Episcopal Church, 1101 Slide Road, with Father Justin Gibson officiating.
Burial arrangements are being made by Lakeridge Memorial Designers in Lubbock, Texas. A reception will follow at Lubbock Country Club, all are welcome.
Kay Cathey was born in Abilene, Texas, on October 2, 1934, to the late William Garvin and Lexia Cathey. She married Jack G. Woods in Abilene, Texas in 1954. In 1990 Kay Woods married Dr. John F. Brown.
Those that knew her, knew her passion for the Lubbock community. Among those were the Junior League of Lubbock, Texas Tech Museum, Ranching Heritage Association, and The Salvation Army. Those that really knew Kay, knew she was never convinced “ Elvis had left the building.”
She was preceded in death by her husband, John F Brown.
Survivors include Kelly (Robert) Leach and Jay Woods, stepchildren Jim (Lorie) Brown, Chris (Julie) Brown, Catherine Brown, and Peter (Kim) Brown. Grandchildren: Bonnie (Andrew) Hill, Abby (Michael) Nordness, Cole Woods, Julian Woods, Stella Woods, stepgrandchildren Lindsay (Aaron) Beall, Bailey (Ryan) Yearick, Matt (Carly) Brown, Mark (Mallory) Brown, Joss (Leif) Liberg, Jake (Paige) Brown. Great grandchildren: Millie Hill, Warren Hill, Coogan Johnson, Beau Johnson, Hazel Nordness, Rebel Beckham, Jack Liberg, Graham Liberg, Daphne Brown.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to :
The Center for Collegiate Recovery Communities
College of Human Sciences Texas Tech University
depts.ttu.edu/hs/csa/ ; or the charity of your choice
The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Amy Peck and the caregivers with Synergy Home Care, Bridge Hospice, and Raider Ranch.
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