Mary Kathryn Kay Johnson, 80, of Payson, Utah, passed away on May 12, 2020 in her home. Kathryn was born the oldest of 4 children on February 18, 1940 in Spanish Fork, Utah to Elmo Wayne and Irma Davis Kay. She graduated from Spanish Fork High School in 1958.
She was a social worker for the state of Utah for 30 years. She retired at the age of 63.
Family was her life. She enjoyed serving everyone around her. She also enjoyed quilting and sewing.
Kathryn was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She was the Ward Humanitarian Coordinator for many years. She also served in the Payson Temple.
Kathryn is survived by her children David Johnson of Payson, Utah; Joe Johnson of Medicine Lake, Montana; and Amy Gardner (Richard) of Salem, Utah. She is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-granddaughter, siblings Barbara Murder of Springville, Utah; Susan Ballard of Payson, Utah; and Richard Kay (Rebecca) of Kempner, Texas, and many nieces, nephews and close friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sons Scott Johnson and John Johnson, daughter-in-law Marie Johnson, and brothers-in-law Larry Murder and Frank Ballard.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 11 a.m. at the Payson City Cemetery, 400 North 800 East, Payson.
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Calvin Knotts says
May 13, 2020 at 2:35 pmVery sorry for your loss. She was a great person. She will will be dearly missed
Kate says
May 16, 2020 at 2:41 amKathryn was such an amazing person & sweet to all who knew her. She will be missed by many.
Jon Wood says
May 13, 2020 at 8:26 pmSo sorry to hear this. I worked with Kathryn for many years with the State. She was fun to be around and a great employee.
karen rugg says
May 13, 2020 at 8:28 pmkathryn and I were very close as children and would spend time at Grandpa kay’s house in Santaquin. I am sorry she is gone as she was one of the last cousins in the kay family. We kept contact through our Christmas cards. I will miss her.
Matt and Nanette Shepherd says
May 14, 2020 at 1:38 amGrandma Kathryn was known and loved by so many. She will be missed dearly.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all for comfort and peace of mind and soul.
Cathy Deveraux says
May 14, 2020 at 7:49 pmOh my sweet friend, she taught me so much, and was such a great example to me over the years at work, most of all she taught me true compassion. Kate was my friend. We had such a great time on our trips to Arizona over the years. Kate was so much fun as evidenced in the sweet little video..David, Joe and Amie you were so good to your mom..She loved you so much along with all the amazing grand kids. She is now with Scott and John, she was so broken when she lost them…What a wonderful reunion.on the other side.
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