In Remembrance Of
Kay Leiby
Evelyn Kay Leiby, 80, of Smithville, MO passed away March 2, 2025.
She was born on August 8, 1944, to Jessie Horner and Esther Catherine (Lindsey) Norton in Winona, MO where she grew up and graduated from High School. She later moved to Kansas City, MO.
In 1988, she married Cecil LeRoy Leiby, Jr. They lived in Kansas City, MO and later moved Smithville, MO. They enjoyed traveling and telling stories about their trips with friends and family to Europe, Russia, and Mexico. Cecil passed away on July 1, 2023.
Kay retired from General Services Administrations in Kansas City after several years of service. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Smithville Kiwanis Club. She enjoyed golfing, quilting, dancing, bingo and Texas hold-em. Most of all, Kay loved being a grandma.
She was preceded in death by her parents Jessie and Esther Norton; her husband Cecil Leiby and her three sisters.
Kay is survived by her children Travis (Kristen) Martinez, Jerry (Vicki) Leiby, and Christine (Jeff) Carver; grandchildren Regan Martinez, Savannah Leiby, Zoe Leiby, Jeffery Carver, Jr. (Ashley), Michael (Heather) Carver, and Chaeli Carver; other relatives and many friends.
Visitation: 9:30-10:30 a.m. with Funeral Services at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 7th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home in Smithville, MO.
Burial will be at Park Lawn Cemetery, Kansas City, MO.
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Service Details
Park Lawn Cemetery, Kansas City, MO.
9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday, March 7th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home in Smithville, MO.
10:30 a.m. Friday, March 7th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home in Smithville, MO.
Comments & condolences
6 comments
Bill & Carol Lunsford
This is such sad news, as Kay and Cecil were the best travel partners, we could have ever had, if we called ad said we are planning this trip do you all want to go and every time the answer was yes. We will definitely miss Kay, she was always so fun to be with, she loved to pay Texas Hold’em and was darn good at. It is with deepest sympathy that we are sending our thoughts and payers to the family.
Sandra Roberts Lynch
My deepest and most sincere condolences to the family. May all of you remember the love and laughter you shared with her. God Bless all of you.
Joe Davis
Very fond memories of school days with Kay.
Kathy Swanson
I worked with Kay at GSA. Kay was such a joy and part of the GSA family. Loved hearing about her adventures and Family.
Dave and Diane Simpson
so sorry for the loss of your Mother, grandma. Kay was a special Aunt to me and my family we will never forget you.
Kay & Tom Peca
Kay, you will be missed. We have truly enjoyed knowing you and Cecil for the past 35+ years traveling together, playing cards & bingo, drinking that glass of wine together and dancing !. Rest In Peace my friend.
Kay&Tom