Willys Davis McKay

Willys Davis McKay, 87, longtime resident of Houston, Texas, lost her battle with cancer on April 7, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Professor George C. McKay, Jr. She is survived by daughter, Gerry McKay Bartlett of League City, son David L. McKay and daughter-in-law Ginny of Austin, grandchildren Oliver Bartlett and wife Pauline, Colin McKay, Alison McKay and great-grandson Christian Bartlett. She is also survived by brother Major Kenneth E. Davis, retired, and wife Virginia, sister-in-law Jackolyn Landry, brother-in-law Dr. Charles W. McKay and wife Alice, very special cousin Gloria McDowell Rae, and many more family members and friends. Willys was a member of Park Place Methodist Church (Servants of Christ) for more than fifty years and a longtime member, past president and teacher of the Fidelis class. Willys enjoyed traveling, dancing and shopping. Her laughter, kindness and loving heart will be missed by all who knew and cared for her.

Visitation will be from 6-8pm on Sunday, April 10, 2011 at Forest Park Lawndale. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 11, 2011 in the Main Chapel, with interment to follow in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery. Rev. Will Reed will officiate. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in Mrs. McKay's name