Kay J. Downing

August 17, 1942 - December 22, 2021

Kay J. Downing, 79, of Kearney, passed away December 22, 2021 at Kearney Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am, December 29, 2021 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church with Father Paul Colling officiating. Burial will follow the service at Kearney Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, December 28, 2021 at Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and cremation Services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Kay’s memory to Prince of Peace Catholic Church or Shriner’s Hospital for Children. Kay was born August 17, 1942, in Omaha, Nebraska and grew up in Kearney. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Ruth (Oliverius) Wilson. She was a graduate of the class of 1960 at Kearney High School and received her bachelor’s degree from Kearney State College. Kay was an elementary school teacher in both Ft. Collins, Colorado and Kearney, Nebraska. She made a successful career as a realtor at Coldwell Banker and later continued as an appraiser for Quality Appraisers. She enjoyed gardening, playing golf and bridge, and was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Surviving Kay are her husband of 55 years, Lorin Downing; son Rob (Aimee) Downing of Mooresville, NC; son Brian Downing of Kearney; brother Bob (Patty) Wilson of Kearney. Kay was the proud grandmother to Connor and Claire Downing and an aunt to several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Kay was preceded in death by her sisters Nancy Larsen, and Diane Duren.