Kay was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Vennum Jr., whom she lost in January 2024. Kay and Ralph were married 70 years beginning as college students at Murray State in Murray, Kentucky. After Ralph graduated from the University of Kentucky, they then lived in St. Petersburg and Tallahassee before joining family in Sarasota, Florida and eventually Franklin, Tennessee. Also preceding her in death were her parents, Isaac (Jack) and Sarah Tinsley of Lone Oak, Kentucky, her brother Carl Tinsley and her sister, Lucille Anderson.
Kay loved all holidays, cooking delicious meals, and spoiling her grandsons. She kept an immaculate home. She was an interior decorator and entrepreneur owning a successful antique shop in Havana, Florida where she specialized in wrought iron furniture and antique wicker. She was also an avid daily walker and loved golf -especially putting contests in her senior years.
She is survived by her son, Ward Vennum (Susan), of Tallahassee and grandsons Richard of Venice, Florida, Robert, and John, both of Tallahassee. In addition, she leaves behind three nephews - Kenneth, Dennis, and Michael Tinsley.
A family graveside service will be held at Maplelawn Park Cemetery Paducah, Kentucky August 17, 2024.
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