Linda "Kay" Keck McLaurin

Linda "Kay" Keck McLaurin, 77, passed away surrounded by her family at her home on Thursday, February 16, 2023.

Kay was born in Chatham County on February 16, 1946, the daughter of Ike and Frances Groce Keck.

She was a member of Brookdale Baptist Church. She obtained a degree in Nursing. Kay loved to go shopping, and sell her crafts at The Junction. She gave her life to her family, and cherished her grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Kay was always one to celebrate birthdays, and loved decorating for the holidays. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie McLaurin, and sisters, Mattie Clark, Earlene Ellington, and Ann Allen.

Kay is survived by her daughter, Angie Petty and husband Kevin of Siler City; son, Tim McLaurin and wife Traci of Bear Creek; grandchildren, Marty Petty and wife Basia, Dana Sheffield, Jenny Petty, Josh Deaton and wife Ashley, Cory Deaton and wife Courtney, Megan McLaurin and husband Clark, and Shannon Petty and wife Jessica; and great grandchildren, Austin, Anali, Brantlee, Kinsley, Westalynn, Porter, Walker, and Luke; and sister, Doris Powers and husband Delmas of Siler City.

The family will receive friends on Monday, February 20, 2023 form 1:00-2:00 PM at Brookdale Baptist Church, 1133 W. Third Street, Siler City. A funeral service will be held at the church at 2:00 PM with Rev. John Klink, John Day, Rev. Shannon Petty, and Rev. Rob Roberts officiating. Burial will follow at Chatham Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, or to Brookdale Baptist Benevolence Fund.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the McLaurin family.

Online condolences may be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com