Sandra (Kay) Ahrens, 83, of Columbia, passed away on February 12, 2024 at Lenoir Woods. She was born on January 20, 1941, to Wallace L. Moreau and Hazel F. Moreau (Blakemore) in Kansas City, Kansas. After graduating from David H. Hickman High School in 1959, Kay went on to obtain her bachelor's and master’s degrees in elementary education.
After teaching for several years, Kay met and married George V. Ahrens Jr., on April 26, 1974, in Independence, Missouri. Kay dedicated much of her life to raising her two sons, Wallace and Justin. Additionally, she worked many years at the Columbia Mall JC Penney. Kay was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Parish in Columbia.
Kay is survived by her husband George, sons Wallace (Brandy) and Justin (Melinda), and grandchildren Emma, Jonah, and Emery. She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant brother, Paul Moreau. Services for Kay will be at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia on Thursday, February 15, 2024 with visitation at 10:00 a.m. and funeral to follow at 11:00 a.m.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com for the Ahrens family.