of Helena, AR
August 23, 1939 - January 4, 2018
Kay M. Pillow, age 78, of Helena, Arkansas passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018 at her home. Mrs. Pillow was born August 23, 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Gordon and Mildred McCarty. She was a retired school teacher for the Phillips County school district and a longtime member of St. John's Episcopal Church.
Mrs. Pillow was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Joe Pillow.
She is survived by three sons, Dr. Gill Pillow (Dr. Jessica), Dr. Jim Pillow (Brooke) and Dr. Ned Pillow (Dr. Jill); eight grandchildren, Ramsey, Sadie, Gibson, McCarty, Mary, Eli, Katherine and Jack; one brother, Dr. Eddie McCarty (Charlotte) of Hot Springs; and a host of nieces, cousins and friends.
A service for Kay Pillow will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 6, 2018 at St. John's Episcopal Church in Helena. Burial will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery in Helena. Reverend Ray Brown will officiate.
Pallbearers will be Dr. Ned Pillow, Dr. Jim Pillow, Vince Fredricks, Dr. David Shenker, Dan Harrison and Dr. Darron Cooper.
Family request Memorials to Humane Society of the Delta, P.O Box 3218 West Helena, Arkansas 72390, St. John's Episcopal Church 625 Pecan Street, Helena, AR 72342 or the charity of your choice.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
We want to extend our sympathy and prayers to Dr. Jim, Dr. Ned. and the rest of the family. Our hearts go out to you.
Jim & Hazel Williams
Jim, Gill ,Ned,
I pray for Mrs Kays whole family! I know y'all we're her world!! She was a sweet lady!
Jeff Carnathan & family
Gill, Jim, & Ned,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. I have many fond memories of her.
Stewart
I'm so sorry to hear of Kay’s passing. Loosing a loved one is never easy. I lost my dad in 2010, and my mom in 2012. After my losses, reading Revelation 21:3,4 gave me real comfort. It says: And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away. I hope reading these verses also give you comfort during this difficult time. GW
Guys, I am so sorry to see this. Kay was such a dear, sweet person. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sending thoughts and prayers to all of Kay’s family.
Kay was as sweet and kind as anyone I've ever known. My sincerest sympathy goes out to this whole family, that my family has had such a close relationship with for so many, many years. God's blessings on you all.
Jim, Ned, Gill & families,
I am so sorry for y'all's loss of your dear mom!!! Kay has always
been a very sweet & special friend of mine ever since school days!
I feel so fortunate that she has touched my life in such a positive way & I will miss her!! May God wrap his arms around each of you during this trying time!! Love y'all!!!!
Kay was such a beautiful person, inside and out, and represented the confluence of two wonderful families! She always brightened her surroundings, as she will our memories.
Jim, Gill and Ned, your mom was such a kind and gracious lady. She always made me feel welcome when I was at y’alls house. She will be missed and although Heaven is improved by her presence this world will feel her loss for a long time. I’ll pray for peace and comfort for all of you during this time.
Loved this sweet lady!!! She will be missed by everyone that was blessed to have her in their life. Our prayers for her three sons & family. Henry and Billie Sue Rohrscheib
Always a smile from a very special Lady
She had a very special family....
May God wrap his arms around each one during this sad time.
Pat Hardy
Jim, Gill and Ned, your mom was such a kind and gracious lady. She always made me feel welcome when I was at y’alls house. She will be missed and although Heaven is improved by her presence this world will feel her loss for a long time. I’ll pray for peace and comfort for all of you during this time.
So sorry for your loss. Ms. Kay taught me History my senior year in high school, such a sweet and caring lady. May God give you all comfort and strength.
Kay was a gentle, kind friend with the best smile. I have so many wonderful memories of when our children were little.
My deepest condolences and love to her children and brother.
Truly one of the sweetest people I ever knew. A kind neighbor, one of my favorite teachers. I loved Ms. Kay. Rest In Peace sweet lady.
Pillow family; Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Praying that God will comfort and strengthen you all during this time.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Kay was one of the sweetest people I ever met, very special Lady. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you with strength wisdom and peace as you go through the difficult days ahead ..
Most Sincerely,
Sybil Beasley
Jim, Ned & Gil and family
Your mother was such a sweet lady. She loved you boys so much. I know that y’all knew that. She will be missed.
Our love and prayers to you as you go through this time of grieving.
Mrs Doris & Mr Clois Perkins
Lisa, Leslie and Clois Perkins Jr
All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
EDDIE,GILL,JIM,NED AND FAMILIES KAY WAS A VERY SPECIAL LADY,MOTHER,EDUCATOR AND FRIEND TO ALL WHO KNEW HER. YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS JIM,DIANE,MARLA,CAREN,ADAM MAYER CLARENCE,RUTH& MAXINE MAYER
Dr. Pillows, and family so sorry for your loss, understand your pain. Praying for your family.
Fantastic person who raised a fine family. The world was a better place because of Mrs. Pillow.
ms kay was a great lady she was always so good to me and my famliy she will missed !
A VERY SWEET PERSON. HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF HER. KNOW FAMILY WILL MISS HER MUCH DEARLY. PRAYING COMFORT AND PEACE FOR THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS. MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU.
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