MARY KATHERINE MCGEEHAN
July 25, 1926 ~ November 28, 2012
Mary Katherine Kay McGeehan, 86, of Jefferson City, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 28, 2012.
Kay was born on July 25, 1926, the daughter of Aubrey and Mama Jessie Bowden.
Kay and William F. McGeehan were married November 20, 1948 in Memphis, TN. Bill survives of the home.
Kay grew up in a loving Southern family in Mississippi. She graduated from high school and then attended Mississippi State College for Women with a Bachelors degree in Mathematics.
After college she became an airline stewardess with American Airlines. She was able to travel and see the world until she met the love of her life Bill, in Fort Worth, Texas.
Bill was a navigator in the United States Air Corp and they settled down in Fort Sam Houston, Texas. For the next twelve years they moved throughout the United States, raising their family of six beautiful children.
Kay was a stay at home Mom for many years. She often taught school as a substitute teacher and worked with her brother, Jones Bowden, as his office manager. Kay entered the real estate profession after moving to Jefferson City. She was very successful and deeply involved in real estate in central Missouri and throughout the United States.
Kay enjoyed her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her family, including her nieces and nephews, were a very important part of her wonderful life. Her humor, love and constant smile will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Kay is survived by her husband Bill; six children, Chip and Teresa McGeehan, Kathy and Charles Chace, Mike and Vera McGeehan, Pat and Cindy McGeehan, Ann McGeehan and Sheila Purdy; 17 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Eva McGeehan; brother-in-law Tom Watts; 11 nieces and nephews and many, many dear friends.
Kay was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Floyd and Jones Bowden, her sisters-in-law Margaret Bowden and Pat Watts and her brother-in-law Hugh McGeehan.
Kays family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, December 1, 2012, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home. There will be no funeral services.
Kays family suggests memorial contributions in lieu of flowers to the Conservation Federation of Missouri in care of Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
Kay was born on July 25, 1926, the daughter of Aubrey and Mama Jessie Bowden.
Kay and William F. McGeehan were married November 20, 1948 in Memphis, TN. Bill survives of the home.
Kay grew up in a loving Southern family in Mississippi. She graduated from high school and then attended Mississippi State College for Women with a Bachelors degree in Mathematics.
After college she became an airline stewardess with American Airlines. She was able to travel and see the world until she met the love of her life Bill, in Fort Worth, Texas.
Bill was a navigator in the United States Air Corp and they settled down in Fort Sam Houston, Texas. For the next twelve years they moved throughout the United States, raising their family of six beautiful children.
Kay was a stay at home Mom for many years. She often taught school as a substitute teacher and worked with her brother, Jones Bowden, as his office manager. Kay entered the real estate profession after moving to Jefferson City. She was very successful and deeply involved in real estate in central Missouri and throughout the United States.
Kay enjoyed her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her family, including her nieces and nephews, were a very important part of her wonderful life. Her humor, love and constant smile will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Kay is survived by her husband Bill; six children, Chip and Teresa McGeehan, Kathy and Charles Chace, Mike and Vera McGeehan, Pat and Cindy McGeehan, Ann McGeehan and Sheila Purdy; 17 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Eva McGeehan; brother-in-law Tom Watts; 11 nieces and nephews and many, many dear friends.
Kay was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Floyd and Jones Bowden, her sisters-in-law Margaret Bowden and Pat Watts and her brother-in-law Hugh McGeehan.
Kays family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, December 1, 2012, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home. There will be no funeral services.
Kays family suggests memorial contributions in lieu of flowers to the Conservation Federation of Missouri in care of Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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I had been out of town and was catching up on the newspapers when I noticed Kay’s obituary last night. I wanted to pass on my condelences. Kay had always been very helpful to me when she was in real estate, and I always valued her input when I’d contact her with questions or problems. She was a very nice lady whom I know will be missed by many.
I can’t think of a sweeter, kinder person to be my aunt and godmother. I always felt loved whenever in her company. I wish I could have been with the McGeehan family in Missouri today but Kay was in my heart. She will always have a very special place there.
A remarkable personality that never lost that little girl sparkle in those baby blues or her Southern Bell heart that welcomed each into her home and life – especially expressed to our son and his family. Our appreciation and know her memory is cherished.
To my friend Kathy and family,My deepest sympathy to all of you. When someone you love dies, you never quite get over it.You justly slowly learn how to go on without them,But always keeping them tucked safely in your heart.With loving sympathy,Susan Ingold Martin
Condolences to your family. I had very fond memories of Kay and was honored to know her. Jim Clardy
I’m sorry to hear of Kay’s passing. I always enjoyed her sharing stories and laughs. She was a great “Mother Kay” to all of us! I’m sure you have lots of fun times and memories to cherish and may they help you through the rough times. Will be keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Sharon and Basil Mays
I am so very sorry for your loss. Kay was a joy to be around. I worked for Bill as dental chairside for three years. I truly learned alot from both Kay & Bill. A beautiful family. Kay will truly be missed. God Bless..Mary Kay
Our deepest sympathies
To Chip and the McGeehan Family, ourdeepest sympathy on your loss. May God bring you comfort during this sad time.
Sheila, sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. I remember her as a fun and gracious host and a wonderful lady. I have you in my thoughts and prayers.bob weber
I was so sorry to hear of Kay’s passing this morning. She was always so sweet and welcomed all of us when I would hang out at her home growing up in JC. All of her children were good friends and my prayers are with them all and Bill. God bless you all, we are thinking of you.
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. We hope your hearts heal and you have sweet memories of her.
Kathy,I am so sorry to hear about your mother’s death. Please share my condolences with the rest of your family. Unfortunately I will be out of town Saturday so I won’t be able to visit at the funeral home. Take care and give me a call or email anytime if you want to talk or get together. My cell phone number is 573 291-9411.Love,Janet
Pat,I’m so sorry to see that you have lost your Mother. Please know that you and your Family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sheila and family, so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. She was a wonderful woman. Prayers to your family.
Ann,I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in Cole and my prayers.