Gwenda "Kay" Scott

Gwenda "Kay" Scott of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at her home with her family by her side. Kay was born in Southampton, England to the late Albert Edward Richings and Minnie Carter Richings. She grew up in India while her father served in the British Army then she was part of the Auxiliary Territorial Service during WWII and responsible for sounding the air raid sirens. She met and married an American Army Corporal, Harrison Simpson, and moved to the United States where she raised her family and commenced to meddlin'. Kay was a very spunky and outspoken woman but also caring, giving, supportive, and loyal to family and friends. She taught crotchet and knitting at her church. Later in her life, she married her second husband, Bill Scott, who preceded her in death in 1990. Her greatest joy was found in her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Teena Pearl of Owensboro; granddaughter, Emily Smith and husband Rob of Huntsville, Alabama; grandson, Cody Pearl of Philpot; three great grandchildren, Alexis and Liam Smith of Huntsville and Jamison Mattingly of Owensboro.

Care provided by Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Hospice of Western Kentucky, 3419 Wathen's Crossing, Owensboro, KY 42301.