Kay passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021 at McLaren Bay Region with her family by her side at the age of 73. She was born in Bay City, Michigan to the late Sam and Frances (Boeaker) Deary on January 19, 1948. Kay enjoyed watching TV, she really enjoyed watching The Voice, Kay also enjoyed laughing with her sister, Tena and most of all she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
Kay is survived by her grandchildren, Caleigh Girardin, Brooklyn Martinez and Troy Martinez; great grandchildren, Aurora, Ameliah, Masin and Luella; son-in-law, Troy Martinez; siblings, Bonita Miller, Sam (Kathy) Deary, Lee (Sharon Deary) and Tena Fiting; sister-in-law, Angie Deary; special nieces and nephews, Mandy (Josh) Scherf, Geoffrey( Marrisa) Fiting, Takarah, Eliyjah and Zaidree; step-children, Rob (Liz) Howe, Ken (Holly) Howe and Lori (Alan) Evans; step-grandchildren, Rochelle Howe, Breanna (Mark) Armstrong, Spencer howe, Collin (Julie) Evans and Corey (Mikayla) Evans; step-greatgrandchildren, Grant Armstrong, Oakleigh Armstrong, Grayson Evans, Jameson Evans, many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents Kay is preceded in death by her husband, Ken Howe; daughter, Celeaste Martinez; brothers, Paul Deary and Jerry Deary.
Visitation will take place on Saturday, November 20, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Gephart Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to wishes of the family.