Catherine 'Kay' Doris Denney

Catherine 'Kay' Doris Denney peacefully passed away on November 9, 2026, at the age of 86.

To parents Michael & Mary Kundrat, Catherine was born on February 11, 1940, and along with siblings Mary, William, Elizabeth, Michael, Ruth, Eileen & twin sister Christina, grew up in the small coal mining town of Osage West Virginia. 

Life eventually led Catherine to Michigan, following many of her siblings seeking careers in the automotive industry. 'Kay' retired from Fisher Body in Lansing where they produced Oldsmobiles for General Motors.

She is survived by her sons Rod Wilson and William 'Bill' (Gina) Denney, and daughter Kathy (Michael) Stevens, who carry forward her memory and her independent determination with respect, with many, many memories, and with forever love.

Catherine truly loved, and was loved by, her 10 grandchildren, her 7 great grandchildren, and the 29, who knew her as Aunt Toots, nieces & nephews that she had the privilege & honor of watching grow during her 86 years.

Her passions & hobbies included having a beautiful yard and flowerbeds, creating new jewelry from beads & trinkets, watching movies, and listening to country music. Her favorite song was Loretta Lynn's "Coal Miners Daughter", which lyrics described Catherines childhood years almost word for word

           "...daddy loved and raised 8 kids on a miners pay..."

 In her retirement years, she enjoyed day trips to the casinos, her big peaceful home, her many flowerbeds, and quiet time on her big cozy swing on her beautiful back porch.

Catherine “Kay” Doris Denney will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered. In lieu of flowers, her family asks that you honor Kay's memory by supporting older adults in our community with a gift donation to the Tri-County Office on Aging Elder Dignity Fund at tcoa.org/donate or at the Tri-County Office on Aging, 5303 S. Cedar St. Lansing Michigan 48911