By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    9;00 am - 11:00 am
    Friday, August 13, 2021
    Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home
    Cisne, Illinois

     

  • Service

    11;00 am
    Friday, August, 13, 2021
    Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home

  • Full Obituary

    Marian Kay Shreve (Kay), 69, of Cozad, Nebraska, passed away peacefully August 6, 2021.  Kay was born December 8, 1951, in Flora, Illinois to Orton and Milderene Cooper.  She attended school in Cisne before marrying Donnie Shreve of Johnsonville, Illinois in June 1968. While raising a family, Kay continued striving for higher education and earned certification in Statistical Process Control Engineering, which ultimately allowed her to work for Tenneco Automotive for many years and travel the world.  Kay has been in 49 of the 50 states (missed Hawaii) and on all but one of the Continents. (missed Antarctica-she was glad about that one!)  She was a member of the Cozad Christian Church at Cozad Neberska.

    Kay was extremely proud of her family and always remembered the special dates.  For years, Kay hosted the family Thanksgiving dinner until she was physically unable to continue.

    Kay loved to play and listen to music, particularly the southern gospel genre.  Her love of music, traveling, and the Southern Gospel Music family solidified her love for her Savior and brought her an enormous circle of friends that will miss their “Sweet Mama Kay.”

    Kay is survived by her brother, Clarence Cooper and wife, Sherrel of Cisne, Illinois, her sister, Annie Hassinger of  Decatur, Illinois, a son Gary and his wife Angela, four grandchildren Maya and Troy Iske, Craig and Cherry Allen, Lani Allen, Colton Bryce, two great grandchildren, Liam and Nora Allen, and a third grandbaby due any minute now.  Kay is also survived by a family friend, Eunice Spradlin.  Kay has numerous Nieces and Nephews.  She loved them all.  Kay was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Kathy Allen and her brother, Warren Cooper.

    Visitation will be held Friday morning, August 13, 2021 from 9:00-11:00am, service to follow at Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home, 305 Park Street, Cisne, IL 62823. Following the service, burial will be at Gunion Christian Church Cemetery.

    In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in her memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

    Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be given to the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com

    Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home, Cisne, IL.

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6 Condolences
 
  1. Janie Johnson / August 10, 2021 at 9:11 am

    Miss Kay will be missed! She was always so upbeat and smiling! Will miss our many phone conversations and the memories and laughter that we shared. May God Bless and keep her family as she loved you all so much.

  2. Sherry Baker / August 10, 2021 at 10:04 am

    Annie, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful sister. I just finished reading the obit and she sounds like a wonderful person. You have lost so much lately, and I know it’s only by your faith in Jesus you are able to get through. Peace to you and your family. ❤️

  3. Delbert & Becky {Michels}Rodgers / August 12, 2021 at 8:48 pm

    Sympathy to Kay’s Family! She was a very sweet person. My brothers & I attended Bible School at Gunion Church with the Cooper kids when we were children. Good Memories!

  4. Dave Boucher & Sandy Morris / August 13, 2021 at 9:48 am

    Kay was such a kind and caring person. We had the pleasure of working with her for over 30 years. She approached each day with a smile and positive attitude. We will miss her home made Christmas cards. She was truly a treasure that will be missed. Our condolences and prayers go to her family.

  5. Paula Edwards / August 13, 2021 at 1:01 pm

    Loved my cousin Kay, we spent many summers visiting Cisne and always had a great time! May she rest in peace!

  6. Christie Allen Rogers / August 15, 2021 at 1:50 pm

    My prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time. Kay was a kind and generous woman who loved her family and the Lord. I tend to think that she wanted to snuggle little Celeste Iske before she made her grand appearance into the world yesterday. Kay loved her grandchildren very much and was so proud of them. Love to you all!

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