Kay Crumby Hussey "Miss Kay" – 69 – died peacefully after a brief illness surrounded by her family on Tuesday evening, July 11, 2017, at Methodist LeBonheur Hospital in Memphis, TN. Funeral Services will be held at First Baptist Church Corinth on Saturday, July 15, at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will be Friday night from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at McPeter's Funeral Home and from 12:00-1:00 p.m. on Saturday at First Baptist prior to the funeral. The Rev. Dennis Smith and Dr. Bud Sizemore will conduct the service celebrating her life.
"Miss Kay" as she liked to be called was born September 9, 1947 in Oxford, MS, to Wallace and Inez Crumby. She graduated from Tupelo High School in 1965 and Mississippi State University in 1969. She married the love of her life, John H. Hussey in 1970. After college, she began her career as a special education teacher. She moved with her family to Corinth in 1976 where she continued teaching as a kindergarten teacher at First Baptist Church for 25 years.
She had a special gift of being able to reach and understand children and adapt to each child's unique needs for learning. She loved her kindergarten children and delighted in seeing them grow into adults.
She devoted her life to serving others. For over 40 years, she played the piano and led worship for Sunday School services at our local nursing homes. She especially loved senior citizens and felt blessed to help them worship each week. While she was a faithful member of First Baptist Church, she was given the opportunity to serve as a pianist on Sunday mornings for the Covenant Presbyterian Church. She was loved by that precious congregation and was blessed to call both churches home.
She enjoyed calligraphy and was especially known for her beautiful and intricate monograms, wedding invitations, and wedding programs which she created for brides all over the country. She was a lifelong Mississippi State fan who loved to cheer on her bulldogs.
She was immensely proud of her children and grandchildren and loved spending time with them. They always looked forward to the yearly trips to "Memommy's Florida."
Miss Kay is survived by her husband of 47 years, John H. Hussey, and her children Alesha Knight (Preston) and Jennifer Garrett (Brett) of Corinth and Meredith Park (Jeremy) of Germantown, TN, and her special dog Petey. She leaves behind her six grandchildren, Emma Kate and Olivia Knight of Corinth, Jon Worth and Jack Garrett of Corinth, and Cooper Byers and Cayson Park of Germantown, TN. She is also survived by her father, Wallace F. Crumby of Tupelo, MS, sister, Janet Hallstrom (Jeff) of Orange Park, FL, niece Jill Bennett, nephew Jeffrey Hallstrom, and great nephew Tyler Bennett.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Inez Hayles Crumby.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church c/o Cassie Hall 516 Dean St. Corinth, MS. 38834
Arrangements under the direction of McPeters Funeral Directors, Corinth, MS.
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July 16, 2017
Johnna Emerson-Palachuk
I can't tell you how shocked and saddened I am by this news. There is no way to measure the positive and lifelong influence that our Miss Kay had on so many of us as small children at First Baptist. I am glad that I had the privilege and opportunity of knowing her in this short time we have here. She is missed by many.
Praying for comfort for your family.
July 16, 2017
Friend
Vicki Kitchens
Kay was such a beautiful person both inside and out. Everyone who knew her has been truly blessed by her. Our hearts are with all of the family. God bless and keep His loving as around you .
July 16, 2017
Sandra Conroy
Meredith and family, I am so sorry for your loss.
July 15, 2017
Friend
Sherri Rutledge
I will miss her sweet loving smile and just knowing that she's always there . We will all miss her . Bless you sweet girls .
July 15, 2017
jessie boehm
Jennifer, I want you to know you and your family are in my prayer
Jessie Boehm
July 14, 2017
Friend
Kimberly Pitts
Thinking about your family Meredith
July 15, 2017
From the Staff of McPeters Funeral Directors
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
July 14, 2017
Linda Martin
John and family,
Please know how heart-broken we were to learn of Kay's death. I always considered her one of my favorite friends, especially from our MSU years. I am thrilled that we had two opportunities to reunite during the past few years. When I posted a picture of us on Facebook, I noted that our younger daughter carries Kay's name, which shows just how special she was and is to us. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family. Our Kay will never be forgotten. Steve and Linda (McDonald) Martin
July 13, 2017
Friend
Carolyn Mills
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
July 13, 2017
Friend
Judy Miskellly
My prayers for Kay's family. She was a mother, and friend to so many. She will be greatly missed.
July 13, 2017
Greg Jones
Kay was truly a wonderful person. I loved her spirit. She was always the same any time you saw her. I was back home a couple of years ago and saw her and John in town. She was just as sweet as ever. She will be missed by many. She certainly had an impact on many lives. All of your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
July 13, 2017
Friend
Rhonda Greening
Thoughts and prayers to all of Mrs. Kay's family. I'm very sorry to hear of Mrs. Kay's passing. Rhonda Greening
July 13, 2017
Precious cousin! I cherish now even more our many phone calls, texts (late at night) and FB posts. You were my constant lifeline when I moved to San Diego! You always called me Dondwai Dawn and endeared me with so much love that I always knew I could count on you. What a Proverbs 31 woman legacy you leave behind. Heaven is much more blessed with you there! I love you dearly and will see you one day in Heaven.
Love
"Dondwai Dawn" Cook
July 13, 2017
Friend
Susan hutchins
Kay was a talented unique lady, who loved God and her family. I had been friends with Kay for years, and she was always the same.
July 13, 2017
Frances Galloway
Craig and I are so sorry for your loss. We have always enjoyed visiting at our Class Reunions over the years. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
Frances Darwin Galloway
July 13, 2017
Bowen and Phyllis Johnson
Kay was a sweet lady and will be missed greatly. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
July 13, 2017
Family
Cathy Gilliam Bishop
My prayers are with your family. Miss Kay's memories will always be in your heart
July 13, 2017
Sorry for your loss and prayers for the family
Martha Gordon(Corinth, MS)
July 12, 2017
Carol Kellum
Psalm 116 verse 16- Truly I am your servant,Lord; I serve you just as my mother did; you have freed me from my chains.
Kay was truly a servant of the Lord. The impact she has had on countless lives will be part of a wonderful legacy of a remarkable woman's remarkable life. I loved you so much and always will. Your loving cousin,Carol
July 12, 2017
Sandra Barnett
I am so sorry to hear about this sweet lady passing away. Prayers for this family
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