Kathryn "Kay" Kennard McIlyar's obituary , Passed away on June 24, 2025 in Dallas, Texas

Kathryn "Kay" Kennard McIlyar

December 1, 1934 - June 24, 2025 (90 years old)

Dallas, Texas

Kathryn "Kay" Kennard McIlyar's obituary , Passed away on June 24, 2025 in Dallas, Texas
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Kathryn "Kay" Kennard McIlyar

December 1, 1934 - June 24, 2025 (90 years old)

Dallas, Texas

Kathryn Kennard McIlyar Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Kathryn Kennard McIlyar of Dallas, Texas, who passed away on June 24, 2025, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Dorothy Downman and John Kennard. She is survived by: her husband William Kent McIlyar, Jr. (Kent); her children, Kathy Kelley (Kevin), William Kent McIlyar, III, Kelly McIlyar (Tim) and Kirby McIlyar (Dave); her siblings, Kirby Kendrick and Stephen Kennard; her sister-in-law Joan McIlyar; and her grandchildren, Marshall Kelley, Anne Kelley Massad, Paige Kelley Rapp, Emily McIlyar Rothwell, Bonnie McIlyar Durley, Robert Tomlinson, Kathleen Tomlinson, Grant Gardner, Reid Gardner and Brooks Gardner. She is also survived by 5 great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Easter Seals of North Texas or to the charity of your choice.



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Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church (The Chapel)
8011 Douglas Ave, Dallas, TX 75225

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