Kay Beam Willis, 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Peak Resources in Cherryville.

Kay was born on October 31, 1937 in Gaston County, NC a daughter of the late Henry Carl Beam, Sr. and Elizabeth Leonhardt Beam. She was a homemaker. Kay was a member of First Baptist Church in Cherryville and the Adrienne Osborne Sunday School Class. She was the oldest living member of the Cherryville American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Willis, Sr.; brothers, Ray, Jake, Pratt and Tom Beam; three sisters Ruth Haxby, Dot Carpenter, Nell Parker and two infant siblings.

Survivors include her son, Robbie Willis and wife Stephanie of Cherryville; a brother, Henry Carl "Bug" Beam, Jr. and wife Peggy of Perkinston, MS; four grandchildren, Matt Willis (Kelly Howze), Justin Hickson (Brooke) Jessica Hickson, Macie Deaton (Brandon); four great grandchildren, Jayne and Emmy Adams, Renlee Deaton and Jacob Howze. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Peak Resources in Cherryville for the care they provided Kay.

The family will receive friends from 12:45PM to 1:45PM on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Cherryville. At other times the family will be at the home, 1336, Cherryville Hwy., Cherryville, NC 28021.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Cherryville with Dr. Vince Hefner officiating.

Burial will follow the service at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Cherryville.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 301 E. First Street, Cherryville, NC 28021.

A guest register is available at www.stameycherryvillefuneralhome.com

Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family of Mrs. Willis.