Gwendolyn Kay DeMay

Gwendolyn Kay DeMay, age 68, of Alma, died Tuesday, August 25, 2015, at Woodland Hospice in Mt. Pleasant.

Kay was born August 4, 1947 in Alma, the daughter of Irvin Dale and Florence Evelyn (Smith) Crum.  She loved her grandchildren, and attended Alma sports to watch her grandsons play.  She also enjoyed walking with friends, long talks with her granddaughters, riding her bike, crafting, and enjoying time with her girl friends.  

Kay is survived by her children, Steven (Mary Jo) Humm of Alma, Jessica (Jeff) Parkes of Kansas, Stacy (Bryon) Harkness of St. Johns, and Daric (Wendy) Shaull of Ithaca; grandchildren, Anthony Humm, Drew Humm, Clint Harkness, Chad Harkness, Ryan Shaull, Nick Shaull, Mallory Simmons, and Kelsey Parkes; great grandchildren, Madelyn Shaull and Carter Simmons; and her sisters, Carol Calkins of Alma and Marcia VanDorn of Clare.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Duane Crum, and two infant brothers.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday , August 28, 2015, at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca, with Pastor Dave Perry officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the start of the service.  A luncheon will follow at the Ithaca Senior Activity Building.  Memorial contributions may be made to the family, Woodland Hospice, or to Ithaca Senior Activity Building.

Comments

[karen werts]

I met Kay in a hard time in her life, but she was always able to encourage & lift up others with the love of Jesus that flowed from her heart. Recently we shared that love by phone. We all will miss her kindness and her laughter, but rejoice that she is "safely home" with her precious Jesus. My prayers for her family is that they too, will find comfort in HIM. Karen

[Lori Harris]

Jessica and family- May all the wonderful memories you shared with your Mother comfort you today and all the days after. Randy, Noah and I will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. Love you.... Lori

[Linda Weatherley]

To all of the family...Kay talked about and loved her family so very much. May you find peace and comfort in the precious memories you have and knowing she is now at peace with her Lord. Kay was a great friend whom I loved and will miss greatly. Linda

[Diane Broomfield]

i am so sorry for your loss. Kay was a beautiful person. She would light up a room with her smile. My prayers to all of you, I know Kay always told me about her kids and grandkids, she loved them so much. Now her pain has ended and she is with our Lord Jesus Christ. God bless all of you