97 year old Fairfield resident, Mary C. “Kay” Hillegeist passed away at the home of her daughter in Fairfield on Friday morning, October 4, 2024.
Kay was born on August 24, 1927 to John and Mary O. (Reed) Stewart. Kay was one of ten children to this union. She married Joel W. Hillegeist on January 12, 1946. They were the proud parents of three daughters, Beverly, Brenda and Janet. Joel preceded her in death on March 13, 2007.
Kay was a home maker who loved spending time with her family. She also enjoyed quilting. In fact, she took great pride in her work. Kay had attended Northside Baptist Church.
Kay is survived by her daughter; Janet (Jerry) Houser of Fairfield, Grandchildren; Jim Roemer, Brenda (Doug) Burik, Jo Anna (Michael) Harvey, Matthew (Brittny) Houser and Jeff (Mitsy) Elliott. Great Grandchildren; Matthew (Summer) Burik, Megan Burik, Billie Jo (Luke) Townsend, Kaytie Elliott, Jaymie (Jordan) Fry, Madison Harvey, Kolton (Anna) Harvey, Cyrus Houser, Madox Houser and 9 Great Great Grandchildren. Along with several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Joel. 2 daughters; Beverly Young and Brenda Hillegeist. 1 Granddaughter; Mitsy Elliott, 3 brothers and 6 sisters.
Funeral services for Kay Hillegeist will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Nale’s Funeral Home in Fairfield with burial in the Burnt Prairie Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday evening, 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Baptist Children’s Home in Carmi, and will be accepted at Nale’s Funeral Home.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be left for the family at www.nalesfuneralhome.com. Nale’s Funeral Home of Fairfield is assisting the family.
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