Karen Elaine

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Karen Elaine Kay, daughter of the late James Leman Hasty and Edna Marie (Williams) Hasty, was born in Ironton, Missouri, on April 19, 1948. She departed this life at Lakeland Regional Health in Lakeland, Florida, on October 28, 2021, at the age of 73.

On October 7, 1967, in Ballwin, Missouri, Karen was united in marriage to Harold Kay and to this union two children were born. Karen enjoyed reading, cooking meals for her family and spending time with them.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother, Charley Linddel Hasty.

Karen is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Harold Kay of Auburndale, Florida, one son, Michael Kay and wife Dawn of Hillsboro, Missouri, one daughter, Deborah Kay and fiancé Brian Ceriotti of St. Louis City, Missouri, one brother, Darrell Wayne Hasty of Fenton, Missouri, two sisters, Donna Story of Warrior, Alabama, and Maita Sue Hoffman of High Ridge, Missouri, and 4 grandchildren, Cynthia, Dakota, Brittany and Bailey. Karen will be deeply missed by her family and friends who will mourn her passing.

Visitation: Saturday, November 6, 2021, 11AM-12PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri

Funeral to follow at 12PM

Minister: Pastor Greg Freeman

Burial: Arcadia Valley Memorial Park

In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to Myasthenia Gravis Foundation

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri