Kay McGhee Leary Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Kay McGhee Leary in Jacksonville, Florida, born in Niagara Falls, New York, whose life came to an end on July 26, 2025 at the age of 70, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Though Kay McGhee has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She is survived by: her husband Todd G. Leary; her daughter Kay Lewis Hood; and her sister Bonnie McGhee Strittmatter.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, August 1st 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Palms Presbyterian Church (3410 3rd St S, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250).
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to a women's health or education-focused charity in Kay's honor—reflecting the causes she held close to her heart. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to a women's health or education-focused charity in Kay's honor—reflecting the causes she held close to her heart. To donate to the Women's Giving Alliance, go to https://wganefl.org or mail a check made out to the Women's Giving Alliance to: Women's Giving Alliance The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida, 245 Riverside Ave, Suite 310, Jacksonville, FL 32202.
