of Batesville, AR
May 31, 1951 - March 10, 2023
Madelyn "Kay" Henderson Birdsong, 71, of Batesville passed away Friday, March 10, 2023 at her home peacefully with family by her side. She was born May 31, 1951 at Searcy to the late Billy and Wilma King Henderson.
Kay Birdsong was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church and achieved her Associate Degree in Dietetics. She continued to work her way to a Director of Nutritional Services, Environmental Services, Laundry and Safety Officer of White River Health Systems for 21 years.
She loved her family and would help everyone that she could. She loved all her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings, nieces and nephews. She had a big heart.
She loved working in her flowers, spending time with family and family dinners. She loved doing her Bible studies.
In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her step-father, SG Penn; brother, Billy Max Henderson, JR. and nephew, John Henderson.
She is survived by a daughter, Gina Reves (Lynn) and two sons, Jeremy Birdsong and Jimmy Mason; seven grandchildren, Alicia Mason, Zachery Reves (Katie), Anthony Reves (Makenzie), Haylie Mason, Braden Birdsong, Allyson Birdsong, Gage Birdsong and five great-grandchildren; one sister, Sandra Keener and brother, Joe Penn all of Batesville.
Pallbearers are Zachery Reves, Anthony Reves, Alex Penn, Jeffery Russell, Gage Birdsong and Jeremy Birdsong.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 10:00am at the Roller-Crouch Funeral Home with Bro. Scotty Burrow officiating. Burial will follow at Roosevelt Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 9:00am until the service time.
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15 Condolence(s)
Sheila Mace
Monday, March 27, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. Kay was a great co-worker. She loved you all very much. May God's peace and comfort be with your family.
Lanita Shepherd
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Gina and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Kay will be missed. Their was a lot of great times and laughter. Love you all.
Cathy Hill
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
I enjoyed working with Kay at White River Medical Center, working on the Christmas Floats. She will be missed by many.
Timmy Bryant
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
kay will be missed i had alot of laughs with her my prayers go out to all of you she will be missed so much
Marquita Teague
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Sandra I am sorry for your loss. Prayers going up for you and your family.
Tina Bryant
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
There was never a bigger hearted person than Kay- she had a heart of gold- There will never be another one- we had some of the best memories-
Love you
Jamie Campbell
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with family, as well as her friends. ðŸ™
Alicia Mason
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
I love you forever and always, Grandma. You will always be missed and honored by your family.
- Her Oldest Granddaughter.
Peggy Traw
Monday, March 13, 2023
My prayers are for you and your family .I know she is in a better place
Betty Cockrill
Monday, March 13, 2023
I am so sorry to hear about Kay. My thoughts and prayers are with each of your families. I pray that our Heavenly Father will wrap his loving arms around each of you and give you peace and comfort now and in the coming days.
Dedra Thompson
Monday, March 13, 2023
Gina and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Gina, I know how much you loved your mom and what a great caregiver you were to her. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you.
Penny Wright
Monday, March 13, 2023
Condolences to the family, I have fond memories of working with Kay at WRMC. sending hugs and prayers.
Joan Davidson
Monday, March 13, 2023
Prayers for you all and Prayers for the repose of her soul. My deepest condolences.
Charles Trotter
Monday, March 13, 2023
So sorry Gina and your families. We will try and make the Visitation,
Kay was a fine lady, always smiling, very congenital.
Love Ya'll !!
Uncle C.W.
and Chad.
Lillie Smith
Monday, March 13, 2023
Prayers to each of you. Sending our love. Kay will be missed. She loved her family..