Kay Gwendolyn Hinkes was born August 19, 1937 in Rockford, Illinois to Russell and Viola Conard. She grew up in Rockford and went to Northern Illinois University, majoring in education.
Kay married William Jourdan on August 19, 1961. They had 3 children, William III, Lynn and Carrie. They created a family of 6 with the adoption of their daughter, Jane. After being widowed, Kay married Jack Hinkes.
Kay loved to golf. For many years, she was a teacher’s assistant for children with special needs. Kay was involved with her church: teaching Sunday school and singing in the choir. She also loved to spend time with family and friends.
Kay is survived by her brother, Bill Conard (Alanna) ; son, Bill (Debbie) ; daughter, Lynn ; daughter, Carrie and 7 grandchildren in addition to stepchildren and step grandchildren in Nevada. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Bill ; husband, Jack ; parents, Russell and Viola ; brother David; and daughter Jane.
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