Emily "LaFaye" McKay's obituary , Passed away on November 7, 2025 in Valley, Alabama

Emily "LaFaye" McKay

February 25, 1942 - November 7, 2025 (83 years old)

Valley, Alabama

Emily "LaFaye" McKay's obituary , Passed away on November 7, 2025 in Valley, Alabama

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home

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Emily "LaFaye" McKay

February 25, 1942 - November 7, 2025 (83 years old)

Valley, Alabama

Emily McKay Obituary

The world bids farewell to Emily McKay (Valley, Alabama), departing on November 7, 2025 at the age of 83. Emily leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ann Birdsong Griffin and John Forrest Medders. She is survived by: her husband Jerry; her children, Paige McKay Kubik (Craig), Thea McKay McElvy (Dutch) and Sean McKay (Kelly); her grandchildren, Jason McElvy (Chelsey), DJ McElvy (Katie), Connor McKay, Luke McKay (Jessica), Mitch McKay, Jared Kubik and Kate Kubik; and her great grandchildren, Bradley, Ryan McElvy, Allison, Jacks McElvy and Rosie McKay.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 11th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Johnson Brown Funeral Home (3700 20th Ave, Valley, AL 36854). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 12th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Johnson Brown-Brown Service Funeral Home (3700 20th Ave, Valley, AL 36854).

In lieu of flowers, donations in LaFaye's memory may be made to Plant City Methodist Church or to the Christian Service Center, founded by McKay family friend and neighbor, Cheryl Breedlove Myers.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home



Tue

Nov 11

Visitation

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Johnson Brown Funeral Home
3700 20th Ave, Valley, AL 36854

Wed

Nov 12

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Johnson Brown-Brown Service Funeral Home
3700 20th Ave, Valley, AL 36854

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