Kay Lee Sheard, 76, passed away March 16, 2019 at her home in The Suites Assisted Living facility in Grants Pass, Ore.
Kay was born Oct. 10, 1942 to Lee and Loraine (nee Overson) Sheard in Burlington. She moved to Tucson, Ariz. in 1958 and lived there until 2010 when she moved to Grants Pass.
Kay enjoyed opera music and would often spend happy hours watching opera productions on PBS. As a young woman she studied voice at the St. Thomas Convent in Waterford.
Kay is survived by her sisters, Elaine Buenger of Katy, Texas, Jean Schlesselman of Bisbee, Ariz., Joyce Backus of Grants Pass, Ore and a brother Ross Sheard of Tucson, Ariz.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Loraine Sheard
Her remains will be interred in Tucson, Ariz., where a private celebration of her life will be held.
The family wishes to thank the staff and community of The Suites for the love and care she received daily. Special thanks to Joyce Austin and Sharon Stein for their exceptional kindness toward Kay.
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