Kay Bilyeu

Alice Kay Bilyeu passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022. Kay was born in Eagle Rock, Missouri. The daughter of Elmer and Vivian (Keltner) Periman. Kay was united in marriage to John D. Bilyeu on December 6, 1974, and they were together for forty-seven years.

Kay had been employed by Diversified Plastics, GE-Regal Beloit, and was also a professional hairdresser.

Kay was a member of New Haven Baptist Church. She especially enjoyed working with young people at church and the boy scouts in order to help them build a better future for themselves.

Kay was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister Louise Hedgpeth and her husband Gayle; Sister-in-law Shirley Westfall and her husband Jack; father and mother-in-law Elmer and Pearl Bilyeu.

Kay is survived by her husband John; a son Jorden; a very close nephew Duane McDaniel and his wife Estera; brothers-in-law, Donald Bilyeu, Gary Bilyeu, and Earnest Bilyeu; sister-in-law Cathy Idell and her husband Clyde; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

A Graveside Service will be held from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at Schupbach Cemetery in Chestnut Ridge.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.