Kay (Layne) Lirely

IN MEMORY OF: Kay (Layne) Lirely Serving Location: CRAIN PLEASANT GROVE-MURDALE FUNERAL HOME 31 Memorial Drive, Murphysboro, Illinois Kay (Layne) Lirely, age 87, of Murphysboro, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025 at Manor Court in Carbondale. She was born on November 4, 1937 to Fred and Jenny (Baker) Layne in Murphysboro, Illinois. On June 3, 1956, she married Ivan B. Lirely and together they spent over 44 years together until his passing in 2001. She worked as a teaching assistant with Tri-County Special Education, a job she loved very much. Kay was a member of the United Methodist Church of Murphysboro and was an avid supporter of the Murphysboro Apple Festival and Pageant. Up until her illness, she was involved in all but one pageant. Kay was also a supporter and judge of the Barbeque Circuit. Needless to say, but she loved to volunteer and to support her community and she loved to sew. Survivors include her children, Tamara Kay (Tony) Weller and their children and grandchildren, Whitney (Brady) Martin, Maxton and Garrett, Christian (Sarah) Weller, Juniper and Munroe, Gabriel (Taylor) Weller, Abigail Weller (Ryan Fitzgerald), Eleni; Traci Rene Lirely and her children and grandchildren, Tieraney (Josh) Craig, Brecken and Falynn, Tiffany (Brian) Eaton, Kensen and Rinsley, Torie (Devin) Cassens, Beau and Grizz; Todd Layne (Vanessa) Lirely and their children and grandchildren, Tabitha (David) Mack, Archer and Eleanor, Tassie (Nick) Doellman, Grayson and Brocton; Trisha Lynn (Bob) Carlisle and their children and grandchildren, Nicholaus Lirely, Kaden and Georgia, London (Pat) Gladson, Ryker; brother, Richard Layne; two sisters, Debi (Ken) Robinson and Pam (Steve) Baskin; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Along with her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her brother, Fred Baker Layne; two sisters, Mary Jane Crombar and Karen Emerson; and great-grandson, Knox Cassens. The family would like to thank Amanda and her other caregivers at Manor Court. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, March 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM at Crain Pleasant Grove- Murdale Funeral Home with Rev. Michelle Parker Clark officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of service at the funeral home. Interment will follow the service at Pleasant Grove Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be made to Teen Challenge and/or the United Methodist Church of Murphysboro. Crain Pleasant Grove-Murdale Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Kay (Layne) Lirely

November 4, 1937 - March 7, 2025