Kay Akers Obituary

We announce the death of Kay Akers of Bryan, Ohio, who passed away on August 3, 2026, at the age of 64. Kay will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kay Akers to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Lawrence W. Schoonover and Brenda Schoonover (Gladden). She is survived by: her fiancé Frank J. Gray; her children, Justin Gray of Ossian, Indiana, Devin Gray of Ossian, Indiana and Kaylee Brook (JD) of Ossian, Indiana; her sister Georgia Stewart of Bryan, Ohio; her grandchildren, Makenna Gray, Devin Jr., Maverick, Kenslie Gray, Hailey Koch, Annastasia, Jordyn Gray, Ava, Marley and Wrenley Brook; her nieces and nephews, April Gray, Christopher Gray of Bryan, Kara Gray, Shaun Stewart of Edgerton, Misty Stewart of Butler and Nathan Gray of Fort Wayne, Indiana; her great-nieces and great-nephews, Braydon Buchanan, Grady Bonecutter, Chad Gray, Todd Kubica, Liberty Funk, Zaiden Stewart-Miller and Zyris Stewart-Miller; and her close friend Chrissie Dunderman.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The COPD Foundation.