Kay Patton Richey
February 2, 1945 ~ October 18, 2009
Resided in:
Marion, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Kay Annette Patton Richey, 64, wife of Jerry L. Richey, of 1500 Henry McCall Road, died Sunday, October 18, 2009.
Mrs. Richey was born in Marion and was a daughter of the late John Coleman and Ruth Marie Daves Patton. She was a former office supervisor for Professional Opthalmic Lab. Mrs. Richey was a former Candler resident and was a member of Good News Baptist Church, Candler, NC.
In addition to her husband, Jerry, she is survived by a son, Paul Edward Richey of Candler; a sister, Rebecca Patton Britt of Raleigh, and a brother, Danny Ray Patton of Marion.
Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Pleasant Gardens Baptist Church Cemetery, Marion, with the Rev. Steve Smith officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue, Asheville.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 120 Executive Park, Asheville, NC 28801, or to Muscular Dystrophy Foundation, 25 Woods Lake Road, Greenville, SC 29607.
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Jerry & Paul, You’re in our thoughts & prayers. Miss Kay is without pain and suffering, and is now with The Father in Heaven.
Jerry and Paul we are keeping you in our prayers. Thank you so much for taking care of Kay. She was a wonderful person and we will miss her.
Love, Carl Denise Marsh and Rascal
Jerry & Paul,
So sorry for your loss of Kay even though she is not suffering anymore.I learned to care for her as a friend and will miss her.
God Bless
Kay Morrs
Jerry,
We are so sorry for your loss! Kay was a very lovely lady! We’re sure everyone that knew her will miss her! You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Sincerely,
Barbara and Haley
Jerry & Paul
I remember you all from your days at Temple Baptist Church in Asheville. I am so sorry to hear that Kay has past away. You will be in my prayers. She is now in the Lord’s hands.
Betty Huff
Jerry & Paul
I remember you all from your days at Temple Baptist Church in Asheville. I am so sorry to hear that Kay has past away. You will be in my prayers. She is now in the Lord’s hands.
Betty Huff
Dear Jerry and family,
I was so sorry to hear of Kay’s passing. I feel blessed that I was able to spend time with her and I feel like I have lost a true friend. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Jerry:
I am very sorry about Kay’s passing. The times you and Kay visited Judy and me were very special. If there is anything I may do for you in the weeks and months ahead please let me know.
With deepest sympathy,
Gerry Huntley
Jerry we are sorry to hear the loss of Kay, we didnt get to know Kay that long, it was only a short time as she being my moms room mate at Mtn Ridge Nursing Home. As Mom gets better we will tell her and we know it will break her heart. Jerry, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers…
Jerry and Paul I am so sorry for the loss of Kay. I worked with her many years and got to know her very well. She was a very caring and loving person. Paul, you were so special to your Mom. I know y’all will miss her but just remember you’ll see her again one day.I will be praying for y’all during this difficult time. Stay strong and take care.
Jerry and Paul I am so sorry for the loss of Kay. I worked with her many years and got to know her very well. She was a very caring and loving person. Paul, you were so special to your Mom. I know y’all will miss her but just remember you’ll see her again one day.I will be praying for y’all during this difficult time. Stay strong and take care.
Jerry and Paul I am so sorry for the loss of Kay. I worked with her many years and got to know her very well. She was a very caring and loving person. Paul, you were so special to your Mom. I know y’all will miss her but just remember you’ll see her again one day.I will be praying for y’all during this difficult time. Stay strong and take care.
Jerry, I worked at the Power Company and at one time you were at our house to help us with a utility problem. We were sorry to hear about the loss of your wife. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jerry&Paul,so sad to here of Kay’s passing. I worked with her almost 40yrs.It’s a shame the world don’t have more people like her,she don’t have to suffer no more,our thoughts & prayers are with you
Jerry and Paul I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Kay. She was such a special close friend to me and such a joy to work for. You all will be in my prayers.
Brother Jerry, I am sorry for your loss, and praying for you and Paul. May God’s grace be with you
Jerry and Paul, it saddens us greatly to hear of Kays passing. We thought the world of Kay, We will never forget the good times at RSES meeting. She loved to talk about her family, it made me fell like I was a part of her, I loved her.
Joyce & Larry Lynn
Jerry, We are so sorry to read of Kay’s passing. We go way back and are certainly feeling your loss. We will be praying for you. May God Bless you. Love, James and Sandra
I am deeply sadden by a very sweet woman and friend, will be missed,but also she is in a much better place than us,because I know she is in heaven.Jerry, my prayers go out to you and Paul stay strong and the Lord will bless you also.
Sincerly,
Mark and
Susan Sitton
Jerry, I was saddened and joyful when I saw Kay’s picture in the morning paper. The last time I saw you was at Cancer Care for yourself. Bill won his battle with cancer on July 27, 2008. I feel lost without him. But I know God is taking care of me just as He will sustain you during this difficult time of transition. I am so happy Kay and Bill are completely healed and will suffer no more. As Bill said, God has a plan for all of us and that we have been left here to serve Him.
I was reminded daily to ‘leave my problems at the foot of the cross’ because Jesus took all of burdens there. Call me if you need to talk. My cell phone is 231-2026. I would love to hear from you.
Thank God for our memories and look forward to Heaven.
Kay was a beautiful woman! We will miss her warm hospitality at our Christmas Eve get togethers and treasure the memories we have.
Jerry & Paul you have been in our prayers for some time and we will continue to pray for you as you go through this time of grief.
It is a blessing to know that there were loved ones waiting to see Kay in heaven.
Jerry I hope you will plan a trip to visit us sometime in the near future.
I am sad that we cannot make it to the funeral service to honor her and be with the family.
Sending our love, John & Marie Jackson
Jerry, we are sorry for your loss. We didn’t get to know Kay that well but I am glad we got to meet her at some of the reunions. She seemed to be a wonderful person. Just lean on the Lord and he will help you through this. I’m sorry we won’t get to come for the services.
Jerry,
I am so sorry for your loss. I only met Kay a few times, but enjoyed talking with her and getting to know her. May the Lord give you comfort and peace. Thinking of you with deepest sympathy.
Jerry, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I know that Kay had suffered a lot and now she’s healthy and enjoying the presence of the Lord. Take care of yourself and may God give you peace and comfort.
Linda Plemmons
Newfound Baptist Church
Dear Jerry, We didn’t have the privilege of knowing Kay. From the letters here she must have been a wonderful person. Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers in this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Bill and Melanie
RSES Region 13 Director. Learned of your loss yesterday was so sorry to hear. The blessing that you will see her again is a comfort and she is free of the cares of this mortal life. Thank goodness for our Savior Jesus Christ and his redeeming Love. The knowledge we will be able to live with our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ after this life in one of his many kingdoms is also a comfort that the Savior has promised each of Heavenly Father children. Dawna and my prayers are with you and your family.
Jerry,
The RSES Charleston Chapter and I are sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that we have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers in this time of need. We know Kay is in a better place now and smiling down on us. God bless you and remember his hand is in everything that happens.
Your RSES family,
The Charleston Chapter
Lloyd Waitschies, President