Kay J. Pelham, age 80, of Barryton passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017 at home. She was born on March 24, 1936 in Jackson, MI to Russell and Grethel (Beardsley) Blackmere. Kay graduated from Vandercook High School in 1954. On, May 7, 1955 she married Gerald L. Pelham in Jackson. They made their home and raised six children in Cement City before moving to their current home on Lost Lake in 1992.

Kay was a talented painter and interior decorator in the Brooklyn area. She was active in the Columbia Central Athletic Boosters, Daughters of the American Revolution and instrumental in planning events for the Michigan Chapter of the Flow Blue International Collectors Club. Kay loved gardening, fishing and bird watching. Her hospitality will not be forgotten by numerous duck hunters that gathered for comradery at Kay and Geralds house.

Kays life will continue to be celebrated by her husband of 61 years, Gerald; six children, Cheryl (Denny) Heselschwerdt of Napoleon, Terry (Teresa) of Mosherville, Gary (Robin) of Cement City, Tim (Mindy) of Livingston, TX, Steve of Litchfield and Jeff of Cement City; siblings, Keith Blackmere of Jackson and Marylou (Jack) Sumner of Lansing; best friend and confidant, Peg Williams; 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Kay was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Carol French.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, May 7, 2017, from 1PM to 5PM at the Fork Township Hall, Downton, Barryton. Arrangements and care have been entrusted to the Daggett Funeral Home in Barryton.

Memorial donations in Kays name can be made to the charity of your choice. Share a memory or sign the guestbook online at daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com Celebration of Life Sunday, May 7, 2017 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Fork Township Hall