Jerlie Nola Heaps Kay - Walker Funeral Home

Heaven gained a very special angel on November 4, 2022. Jerlie Nola Heaps Kay was the second child born to Errington and Nola Adair Heaps on November 20, 1933, in Escalante, Utah. Jerlie was raised in Escalante until she was 11 years old, then the family moved to Payson, Utah.

She learned early to work hard on their farm. Jerlie was taught the value of hard work and demonstrated her determination and work ethic throughout her lifetime. Mom married Maynard Kay on December 30, 1950, in Elko, Nevada. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti Temple on June 4, 1964.

They made their first home in Tintic Junction, Utah. They moved to Payson, Utah in 1963 where she lived most of her life. Always a hard worker, Jerlie held many different jobs, but her favorite was the 25 years she spent at ZCMI’s in Orem, Utah.

Jerlie was blessed with many friends and family. Jerlie and Maynard had a son, Kevin and were able to adopt another son Karl many years later. She had three special nephews in her life that lived with her for a time when her brother’s wife passed away. Later in life, she always called Beth Piazzi her adopted daughter.

Jerlie was a true example of unconditional love. She was a selfless person always doing for others. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, she served in many positions in the ward and stake. Her favorite calling was with the Young Women; she so loved girls camp and outings. She also enjoyed serving at the Provo Temple. In her community, Jerlie treasured the years she spent at Barnett School as a grandma to all the young students she was blessed to help.

Jerlie was a fantastic cook. She cooked for Payson Hospital and Mountain View Hospital and was also the chef at Dalton’s restaurant for many years.

Jerlie was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Arnell Heaps, one grandson, and one great granddaughter. She is survived by sons Kevin (Sabrina) Kay of Santaquin and Karl Kay of Salt Lake City, 8 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild.

Special thanks to a wonderful daughter Sabrina who showed so much love and compassion as Mom lived in our home. Thanks to all the nurses, aids, and staff at Parkway Health and Enhabit Hospice who so diligently cared for her until her passing.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 18, 2022, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 280 South Main Street, Payson, Utah. Visitation will be prior from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in Payson City Cemetery, 400 North 800 East, Payson, Utah.

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Dorothy M Argyle says

November 11, 2022 at 5:09 pm

Please accept my sympathy at the loss of your mother. She was and is such a special lady,

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Kody says
November 18, 2022 at 9:32 pm

Thank you. She really was.

Wendy L. Everson says

November 12, 2022 at 9:43 pm

To our dearest Grandma Kay .. We have been blessed to have known you. We will miss your smile, your hugs and most of all you! I am very grateful that I was able to see you one last time to give you a kiss, to hold your hand and to tell you I love you!
With love always and forever, Wendy, Christi and Brooke

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Kody says
November 18, 2022 at 9:34 pm

Thanks Wendy. Love you.

Rosemary Warner says

November 14, 2022 at 10:27 pm

I loved this woman so much. She has been an example to me. I enjoyed her giving me hugs and telling me she loved my organ playing. Growing up in the 3rd ward and getting to become close to the Kay family. My love to you the family of Jerilie thank you for loving her and caring for her.
Rosemary Warner

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Kody says
November 18, 2022 at 9:38 pm

Thanks Rosemary. Used to love going to the old ward with grandma and seeing our old friends.

Sienna Harvey says

November 17, 2022 at 6:35 am

As a former student at Barnett, I knew Grandma Kay. And I loved her so much. I remember she would help me with my math homework and she would read books to us when we were having hard days. And if I was lonely at lunch, I would go sit with Grandma Kay and tell her about everything. And she would always fill our little pockets with lemon drops. Even kids she didn’t know, if they came to visit Grandma Kay, they would surely get a pocket full of lemon drops. She was kind and loving to everyone. My prayers and thoughts go to her family and friends and I hope that this message made you smile. Love you Grandma Kay!

Kody says

November 18, 2022 at 9:37 pm

Thank you so much for sharing this. She really was such a special grandma to many.

NaCole Clements says

November 19, 2022 at 4:14 am

Jerlie and I worked together at Dalton’s and we worked Friday and Saturday nights together. Working in a kitchen full of teenagers and young adults, she heard some “colorful” jokes and she always laughed right along with us. She patiently taught me how to cook professionally and taught me a whole lot about life.
Godspeed, Jerlie. I’ll see you when it’s my turn so have the peanut rolls waiting.

Candace says

March 10, 2023 at 6:26 pm

Karl and Kevin I never your mom but we had spoken many man times on the phone talking bout our sons. I loved this woman so very much she reminded me of my mother and she will be forever missed by me. C. Cline

Jerlie Nola Heaps Kay November 20, 1933 - November 4, 2022

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10 Condolences for Jerlie Nola Heaps Kay