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Kay Bartlett Obituary
September 24, 1940 - April 2, 2022
Kay Williams Bartlett, 81, of Black Mountain, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022.
Mrs. Bartlett was born Sept. 24, 1940, in Catawba County, to the late Richard and Sarah Williams.
She was a member of First Baptist Church, Swannanoa, where she sang in the choir, and retired from Bussman as a product scheduler. Kay was an avid golfer, loved knitting, crafting and painting; enjoyed blue birds and tutored children in reading at First Baptist Church in Black Mountain.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers; one sister; and the father of her children, Herman Walker, who died in 1977.
Kay is survived by her husband of 41 years, Carl Bartlett; children, Doug Walker (Jewey), Dana Phillips (David), and Andy Walker (Cindy); stepchildren, Toneia Powell and Jennifer Kaminski (Tom); and eight grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Sunday, April 10, from 1:30 to 3 p.m., at First Baptist Church in Swannanoa, with a celebration of life service immediately following. Dr. Jeff Dowdy will officiate. Following the service, there will be a reception in the Family Life Center. Burial will be held in the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Swannanoa, General Fund, 503 Park St., Swannanoa, NC 28711.
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Ryan
April 12, 2022
My sincere condolences for your loss. Kay touched so many lives and will be truly missed. (Hosea 13:14)
DT
April 6, 2022
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Please take comfort in the words found at 2nd Thessalonians 2:16,17.
Catherine Bateman Windle
April 5, 2022
Condolences to Bartlett and Walker families on their lose of a kind, caring and beautiful woman. Kay and I worked together for several years at Bussmann where she was not only a great co-worker but a good friend. R.I.P Kay!
Dave Shoemaker
April 5, 2022
I worked with Kay at Cooper Bussmann from 1983 until 2004. She was a pleasure to work with and be around.
Sharon Tabor
April 4, 2022
I am so sorry. You are in our hearts and prayers.
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