Harrison County and the City of Marshall lost a stalwart and upright citizen on Christmas Day 2012. Leneda Gail Kay went to be with her heavenly father on Christmas Morning. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at Downs Funeral Home on Friday, December 28, 2012 at 1:00 PM. Ms. Kay, the eldest child of Hoy and Melba Kay was born September 30, 1945 in Texarkana, Arkansas. Subsequent to moving to Marshall, Leneda received Christ into her life and became one with the Church. After graduating from Marshall Public Schools in 1964, she continued her education with Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Piano and Fine Arts from Stephen F. Austin State University. Ms. Kay won the title of Miss Marshall and participated in the Miss Texas Pageant in 1964. She was an avid supporter of the Lions Club playing piano for many Lions Loonies Productions. Leneda served as Chairman of the Harrison Democratic Club for a number of years. As an educator from the Marshall Public Schools, she produced and directed hundreds of musical programs for thousands of students. She was preceded in death by her parents and younger sister, Linda Kay Starke. She is survived by her sister Leta Kay and numerous cousins, aunts and friends. Refreshments to follow immediately after the memorial service in the Bluebonnet Room.