Kay Carol Champley
November 24, 1943 ~ December 9, 2022
Born in:
Taylorville, Illinois
Resided in:
Taylorville, Illinois
Kay Carol Champley, 79, of Taylorville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family and close friends on December 9, 2022.
Kay was born November 24, 1943, in Taylorville, the daughter of Abe and Mavis “Mickey” (Martin) Girard. She was raised by her mother and devoted stepfather, Melvin Page. Kay married Phillip Champley, they later divorced, and remarried for the rest of her life.
Kay worked at Woolworth’s and Sherman’s Clothing Store, as well as the City of Taylorville as a police dispatcher and for the street department. She sold cars with her son, and enjoyed working with schools as a crossing guard, playground and lunchroom supervisor, and as a teacher’s aide for many years.
Kay was known to many as the “Halloween Lady”, because she decorated her houses for over 40 years, and hosted hundreds of trick or treaters annually. She was instrumental in starting “Christmas in the Park”, and she was active as a Den Leader for the Cub Scouts. Kay was an avid animal lover, having saved many animals and assisted in rehoming countless others. Kay had a lasting impression on everyone that knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Jack Girard.
Kay is survived by her husband; children, Rick (Lisa) Champley, Phyllis (Jon) Rosenthal, and Phil (Rhoda) Champley, all of Taylorville; 8 grandchildren, Kurt (Joellen), Kyle, Katelyn (Brian), Kregg, Karson, Karter, Kelsi, and Kord (Madisyn); 11 great grandchildren, Jade, Justin, Jalen, Jagger, Shey, Cooper, Briggs, Laker, Ellie, Beckett, and Cainen; sister, Bev Bergschneider; cohort in crime and special friend, Tracy Mills; her last dog, Herbie; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws.
Visitation & Memorial Ceremony: The family will receive friends from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at the Community of Christ, 321 E. Bidwell Street, Taylorville, IL 62568. The memorial ceremony will follow the visitation at 3:00 p.m. with Lori McClung officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Christmas in the Park c/o Taylorville Park District, PO Box 263, Taylorville, IL 62568, or Christian County Animal Control, 300 S. Baughman Rd, Taylorville, IL 62568.
The family has entrusted Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home in Taylorville with ceremonies.
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Visitation: December 18, 2022 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Memorial Ceremony: December 18, 2022 3:00 pm
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To the Champley family
I am so sorry for your loss of your mother Kay. I have know Kay for a very long time. She was the precious lady I ever meet in my live. I would always take my so to her place when he was little for Halloween. She sure will be missed. Rest in peace Kay. See you on the other side one day.
To the Champley family
I am so sorry for your loss of your mother Kay. I have know Kay for a very long time.
I’m sorry for the loss of Kay. She accomplished much and was always appreciated for her flair, kindness, and dedication. She has many family members to make her proud, and I am pleased to have been known some of them.
To Kay’s family: Went all through school with Kay. Lots of fun times at skating rink. Know your in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Cherish all those good memories. R.I.P.Kay
Rick, Phyllis, Phillip, and Family, we are so sorry for the loss of your beloved Mom. Kay was a very special lady, and was well know and loved by a lot of people. She will forever hold a special place in my heart, as she and all of you treated me like family. I will forever remember her love for Halloween and all of the costumes and decorations she created. Kay was always full of love and laughter. Remember all of the good times you shared, and most of all, remember she will forever live within our hearts. Hugs to all. ❤️
Phillip, Rich, Phil an Phyllis, so very sorry to learn of Kay’s passing. You and your families have my deepest sympathies. Cherish all those wonderful memories in the coming weeks an months.
I am so sorry to learn of Kay’s passing. My deepest sympathy to the family and all that loved her. I am so sorry for your loss.
We are so very sorry for your loss! Your family is in our prayers.
I love you my friend
So sorry for the loss! Aunt Kay you will be missed. So I wished I could’ve seen you when we were back home. May your light shine forever. Till we meet again take care of grandma and grandpa, aunt Kathleen and uncle Johnny.