With hearts that are heavy, yet filled with joy, we share the passing of Kay Frey Quick, age 79, of Brentwood, Tennessee. Kay peacefully entered her heavenly home on Friday, August 16th, surrounded by her beloved husband, children, grandchildren, and dear friends, after over a four-month-long battle with complications related to pancreatitis.
Despite thinking she was British, Kay was born on July 7th, 1945, in Parkersburg, West Virginia. She proudly graduated from Wirt County High School in 1963 and went on to attend Trevecca Nazarene University, where she graduated in 1967. It was there that she met the love of her life, Gerald Quick, with whom she shared 58 wonderful years of marriage and in her own words, “made all of her dreams come true.”
Kay began her career as an English teacher but found her true calling in motherhood. She joyfully devoted herself to raising her two children, Jeremy and Angie, with the same care and passion she once reserved for her students. However, it was in becoming a grandmother (or Nonni) to her five granddaughters that Kay truly found her bliss. Her granddaughters were the light of her life, and she never missed an opportunity to spoil them or share stories of their latest antics.
A faithful member of First Church of the Nazarene in Nashville for over 51 years, Kay's spiritual gifts were many. She led women’s groups, taught Sunday school, sang in the choir, and mentored young mothers with a warmth and wisdom that only she possessed. Kay had the gift of hospitality, and her home was always overflowing with love, laughter, and, of course, an abundance of food. She had a knack for making everyone feel like family—whether they were college students far from home, youth groups needing a meeting place, or the many unwed expectant mothers needing a place to live. Her advice was always delivered with grace and a good dose of humor, and she never failed to point others toward Jesus.
Kay is survived by her devoted husband, Dr. W. Gerald Quick; her children, Jeremy (Michelle) Quick and Angie (Ryan) Harris; her treasured granddaughters, Jenna Quick, Lily Quick, Avery Harris, Hayden Harris, and Evyn Harris; her sister, Becky Horne; a wonderful group of in-laws; a host of loving nieces and nephews; and more dear friends than we can count.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Morton Jr. and Ruth (Reed) Frey; her brother, Morton III; and her brother-in-law, Roger Horne.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, August 24th at 11 am at First Church of the Nazarene, 510 Woodland Street, with Dr. Dan Boone officiating. In true Kay fashion, a meal will follow—because no gathering was complete without food. Visitation will be on Friday, August 23rd, from 4-7 pm at First Church of the Nazarene. Brentwood Roesch-Patton Funeral Home in Brentwood, TN, is assisting with the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Quick Family Scholarship Fund at Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, TN. These donations will ensure that Kay’s legacy of faithfulness and generosity continues to touch lives for years to come.
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