SESSER — Kay Francis (Witcher) Styve, 79, died peacefully at 2:20 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, in Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, with her family at her side.
Kay was born June 21, 1936, in Sesser, to Harry and Ida (Warner) Witcher. Her family moved to the suburban Chicago area in in 1954 where she lived and attended Proviso Township High School, then returned to Sesser to graduate from Goode-Barren Township High School.
On Oct. 29, 1960, Kay married Robert Allen Styve in Melrose Park. To this union six sons were born. In addition to having her hands full raising her boys and working fulltime, Kay devoted much of her time to her boys’ athletic activities, both in officer roles for the organizations as well as cheering them on as their most enthusiastic fan. Robert preceded Kay in death in 2012, they were married for 51 years.
Kay held many jobs over the years to help provide for her family. Before retiring in 2006, Kay rose to a vice president position, where she ran the Illinois office for a national insurance business.
She enjoyed her membership and participation in Sesser Chamber of Commerce.
One of Kay’s most treasured activities over the years was hosting large gatherings for family and friends on her deck.
Survivors include three sons, Michael (Beth) Styve of Overland Park, Kansas, Scott (Kim) Styve of Indio, California, and Brad (Julie) Styve of Erie, Colorado; seven grandchildren, Michael, Kaitlyn, Kyle Styve of Overland Park, Kansas, Jake, Grace Styve of Sesser, Dalton Styve of Indio, California, and Ava Styve of Erie, Colorado; four nieces and nephews; and numerous relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Harry Witcher; her mother, Ida (Warner) Witcher; her husband, Robert Allen Styve of Sesser; her sons, Robert Styve II, Patrick Styve, and Donald Styve; and her brother, Charles Witcher.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, in Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to National Kidney Foundation or Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home.
For more information, visit www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com.
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