Kay Tapley Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-02-21T17:00:00
End: 2025-02-21T19:00:00
Location: Bailey Funeral Home

The passing of Kay Tapley of Karnak, Illinois, born in Anna, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on February 14, 2025 at the age of 74. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Willis H. King and Fredia K. King (Erwin); and her brothers, Mike King, Dean King (Evelyn) and Donald "Doodles" King.

She is survived by: her husband Scott Tapley; her children, Brandi Seely of Nashville and Brett Tapley (Carrie) of Tunnel Hill, Illinois; her grandchildren, Makayla, Madyson and Micah; and her sisters-in-law, Mary Jo King of Cypress and Mecca Helm (Jeff) of Grand Chain, Illinois. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.

Visitation was held on Friday, February 21st 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home (705 N 1st St, Vienna, IL 62995). A celebration of life was held on Friday, February 21st 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105-1905 or online by visiting http://www.st.jude.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bailey Funeral Home

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705 N 1st St, Vienna, IL 62995

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February 20, 2025

Debbie Winzell wrote a sympathy message

“Kay Tapley was one of the dearest people I have ever had the privilege to call my friend. She was one of those people who was the same any time you were with her. Her smile was infectious and her positive attitude denied anyone not to love her. Scott could have searched the world over and not found a more perfect wife. In her last letter to me she called Scott her “angel” during her final fight against cancer. They were perfect together! I will miss her forever. Debbie Winzell”