Kay graduated from Princeton High School in 1954 and attended St. Mary College where she obtained her degree in nursing.

On August 6, 1960, Kay was united in marriage to Phil Wiederholt in Richmond, Kansas. To this union, three sons were born, Phil Jr., Paul and John.

Kay continued her career in nursing while lovingly raising her three sons.

Kay was an elegant woman, a compassionate caregiver, and an excellent cook. She enjoyed large family gatherings, snow skiing, polka dancing, and travel.

Kay was preceded in death by her youngest son, John in 1989; her parents, Harlan and Frances; and her youngest sister, Karen Cannady.

Kay is survived by her husband Phil of 62 years; her two sons, Phil Jr. of Osage City and Paul of Overland Park; her four grandchildren, Jamie (Travis) Krueger, Amanda Marie Wiederholt, John Wiederholt and Joey Wiederholt; her two great-grandchildren, Summer and Tigg; her five siblings, Jim (Beverly) Cannady, MaryAnn (Marvin) Zielsdorf, Arlene (Gary) Coon, Ila Bethel, and Tom (Debbie) Cannady; and many nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30a.m. on Saturday, October 1 at the St. Patrick Catholic Church in Osage City. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery at Osage City. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00p.m. on Friday at the Feltner Funeral Chapel in Lyndon. Memorial contributions in memory of Kay may be made to the St. Patrick Altar Society or the Parkinson's Foundation, sent in care of Feltner Funeral Home, 818 Topeka Avenue, Lyndon, KS. 66451. Online condolences for the family may be left at feltnerfuneralhome.com .