Kay Joanne Hatcher

Kay was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on January 31, 1939 and passed away November 6, 2026, after a prolonged struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Kay was 87.

Kay graduated from Anamosa High School and married Keith Nelson Hatcher on November 9, 1957. Kay and Keith were both actively involved in Boy Scouts, and Camp Fire as leaders, and both bowled in leagues. Kay was a very talented piano player and spent many years as an accompanist at the kids' school events and at church. Kay worked at many different jobs while the kids were growing up, including driving the school bus.

The family moved to Springfield, Missouri in September of 1982 and became members of the United Methodist Church in 1983 where Kay spent many years as their church secretary. She enjoyed singing in the choir and attending church secretary conventions throughout the U.S.

Kay was proceeded in death by her parents, Dorothy and Arthur Butterfield, her husband Keith and her older sister, Janet Taylor.

Kay is survived by her children, Steven (Kathy), Sara (Steven), Julie, and Patti; nine grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 12:00 p.m. Thursday, November 12, 2026, in Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut. Visitation will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks to honor Kay's wish to support the Rescue One Animal Shelter in Springfield or one near to your own heart.