Kay Hobson

April 30, 1941 - April 16, 2019

Alice “Kay” (Jones) Hobson, a devoted Jehovah’s Witness, 77 years old, of Monrovia, was released from her debilitating battle against Alzheimer's disease and gained eternal peace at 1:13 pm, on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, while comfortably surrounded by loved ones in Plainfield at Gathering Together. The youngest child of eight, Kay was born on April 30, 1941, in Brazil Indiana, to the late Charles and Edna (Myers) Jones. A coal miners daughter, Kay acquired a multitude of skillful talents during her childhood that led her to lead a full and meaningful life. Attending elementary school in Brazil, her father prematurely passed when she was eight years old which relocated her family towards Indianapolis with their step father, Carl Spencer; to whom she generously served as a caretaker during the end of his life. Brought together by fate, the story of Kay and Larry Hobson first began at a graduation ceremony they both were attending. Introduced by a mutual friend, the Hobson’s were united in marriage on June 1, 1957, in Mooresville. The couple settled on his family’s farm on Gordon Road in Monrovia. At the age of 26, she was blessed with her very own daughter, Misty; whom later blessed her with two beloved grandchildren, Katie and Michael. In addition to traveling to various places with her husband and their neighbors and good friends, Gloria and Roger Gates, Kay always looked forward to going to the Van Buren class of 1959 reunions'. She began working in the jewelry department of Walmart, which later afforded her the training to set stones and do engraving at Herff Jones in Indianapolis for ten years. In addition, she later became the filing clerk in the retirement service file unit where she worked at One America (formerly AUL) for three years before retiring. Above all, Kay was a nurturing, loyal, spunky, kind, and classy woman. Full of grace and spice, she was an excellent cook, host, travel companion and fun person to be around. She had a sharp eye for measurements, and her recipes were kept only in her memory. Everyone agreed her cherry cheesecake was next to none. She possessed a selfless compassion for all people and animals. Some of her belated pets include Kiaya, Kayak, Teddy Black Jack and Tommy. With tiny frame and mighty pride, Kay was a lady who’s unwavering ability’s stood head and shoulders above the rest. Whether it be butchering 24 chickens in a day or reeling in ginormous barracudas and mahi-mahi on vacation. She took pride in the earth and found her greatest joys in making her own clothes, planting flowers, canning vegetables from her garden, hunting mushrooms, and sometimes just going fishing. A woman of purpose, Kay’s bright cheerful demeanor and warming presence was welcomed by all. Experiencing a full and adventurous life, Kay will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to know and love her. In conclusion, the Hobson family would like to acknowledge Miller’s Merry Manor in Mooresville and extend their gratification for providing their Grammy with excellent care for the last 3 1/2 years. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved siblngs, Margeurite Raybold (husband, Richard), Mary Belle Harrison (husband, Richard), Beatrice Zimmerman (husband, Harry), Thelma Schepper (husband, Wayne), Charlotte Hoffman (husband, John), Dale Jones (wife, JoAnn) and Sarah Bucklin; in laws, Annice Lambert (husband, Donald) and Dewayne Hobson (wife, Thea). Survivors include her loving soulmate and husband of 62 years, Larry Hobson of Monrovia; daughter, Misty Hobson of Plainfield; grandchildren, Katie Hornaday (companion, Hatem Zahran) of Plainfield and Michael Hornaday of Milliken, CO; brother in laws, Jimmy Bucklin and John Hobson; sister in law, Rebecca Hobson; along with a host of cherished nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Friends and family are invited to attend a Memorial Service held at 2:30 p.m., on Saturday, April 27, 2019, in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 131 Robb Hill Road, in Martinsville. Funeral & Cremation Arrangements were entrusted to Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to Gathering Together, in Plainfield, so they may continue to selflessly serve the community in a comfortable place with comfortable and complimentary end of life care. Online memories, condolences and photos may be shared with her family via Facebook by searching LIGHT MEMORIAL & FUNERAL CHAPEL @ MonroviaFuneralHome and online at www.lightmemorial.com.