Kay Brooks, age 72, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care.
A native of Rutherford County, Kay worked as a hairstylist at Magic Touch Salon
She is survived by her daughter, Rhonda Hill and husband Brad; one granddaughter, Brooklyn Hill; one brother, Jimmy Ownbey and wife Brenda; and one sister Minnie Wallace.
Kay was preceded in death by her husband, Carey Appling; her parents, Ray and Mary Sue Dale Ownbey; and four brothers, William, Tommy, Donald and Dennis Ownbey.
Funeral services will be held 3 P.M., Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Crowe’s Funeral Chapel with Rev. Randy Darley officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 PM until 3 PM the day of the service. Kay will be laid to rest in the cemetery of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 130 Pleasant Grove Road, Rutherfordton NC 28139.