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Kay Farrow Obituary
Big Rapids Michigan
January 23, 2025
Patricia "Kay" Farrow passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025 after a brief battle with cancer. Kay was born May 3, 1955 in Flint, MI to Richard C. Williams and Margie Dean King Williams in Flint Michigan. She graduated from Genesee High School in 1973 and moved to Big Rapids to continue her education Ferris State College. It was there that she met her future husband, Dan Farrow, at the Alibi. After they married, they returned back to Flint until 1984 when a job opportunity brought them back to Big Rapids.
Kay owned and operated TEMPS: Temporary Services, Inc. in Big Rapids until retiring in 2009. In addition to her "day job" at TEMPS, Kay was very passionate about the City of Big Rapids and was elected as City Commissioner in 1992. She was later elected as Mayor of Big Rapids and served until 1998 when she decided to turn in her gavel.
Kay is survived by her children, Donald (Barbie) Farrow and Tricia Alvey; grandchildren, Clayton and Paige Farrow, Addison and Avery Turner, Michael and Alexandra Alvey; siblings Ron (Linda) and Lewis "Rick" Kline, Richard (Lurena) and Don (Anna) Williams, Kathy (Garry) Davis and Carol Claburn; many nieces and nephews and her very special friends, Cindy Erbes and Nancy Weck.
The family would like to thank Corewell Health Hospice and The Comfort Home of Reed City for their support and care during her last days. Per Kay's wishes, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date where we will listen to Bob Seger songs all night in her memory.
Memorial contributions in Kay's name may be made to The Comfort Home of Reed City.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kay Farrow
Bill Ogle
May 3, 2025
Kay is a love song, a poem, a portrait like none other, and for always. Gracious, caring, sharing, fun, spirited through and through. She shined in my eyes. Whether in point of view or trouble-shooting, she had polish. I admired her mayoral achievement and her personal touch with people. I felt like an honorary "right arm" pouring drinks and providing pizza. She´s a blessing. For me, she defined love in its truest form. Bill Ogle.
NFD Peer Support Team
January 28, 2025
Our deepest condolences are extended to Donald Farrow and family during this time of sorrow. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cheryl Robinson
January 26, 2025
I am so sorry to hear this. Condolences to the entire family.
Jim Nostrant
January 25, 2025
A dear lady. Shared many wonderful conversations. God gets another Angel.
Jimmy Harmon
January 25, 2025
Kay and I were very close friends, dating back to when we attended high school together. Of course after our high school days we both went separate ways. But over the last six or seven years (though facebook) we caught up with one another again. That led to us exchanging phone calls, that would last at times for hours. Their are people that pass through you life that have a special place in your heart. Kay was one of those persons, for me. I will miss her. Her sense of humor, kindness and caring ways will be so sincerely missed by me.
Danna Bean
January 24, 2025
Kay was my slightly older cousin. She has such a beautiful face and gentle countenance. I was looking forward to a visit to Michigan to have a girl cousin reunion. It felt that Michigan to Oregon was another planet away. What a shame that I didn't get there in time! Oh, how I wish we had more time! Sending my love and condolences to the family and friends of Kay.
Robert Groulx
January 24, 2025
Kay and i reconnected from being neighbors and going to school together I helped her move back to Big rapids a few years ago we got to camp a winter in Yuma Arizona and also did some camping all over in the upper peninsula so sorry for the families loss she holds a place in my heart forever
Barb Crowder
January 24, 2025
She loved egg salad back in the day when our husbands worked together. She was always kind and gracious. One of the most gentle people I have ever met. It was a pleasure to know her. Hugs and prayers to the family. I know she will be highly missed.
Renee
January 24, 2025
Soooo many memories, sending my prayers, love, and hugs to the family.
Donna Drake
January 24, 2025
So very sorry to hear of the passing of sweet Kay. Many prayers and hugs sent to all the family. She was a great friend to all.
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