Kay Gillum

Kay Gillum, age 56, a resident of Portland, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana.

Kay was born on May 26, 1963, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of Reginald and Lois (Craig) Gillum. She graduated from Jay County high school in 1981. Kay worked at EP Graphics in Berne and FCC in Portland.

Survivors include:

Her companion — Jeff Hodge Sr., Portland, Indiana

Four sisters — Pam Best, Portland, Indiana, Cheryl Loper, Portland, Indiana, Brenda Gillum, Bryant, Indiana, and Jackie Michael, Anderson, Indiana

Two step-daughters — Misty Smith, Van Wert, Ohio, and Kristy Pogue, Hartford City, Indiana

One stepson — Jeffery Hodge Jr., New Haven, Indiana

Eight step-grandchildren

Several nieces and nephews

Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 19, 2020, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. A private graveside service will be held Wednesday at Gravel Hill Cemetery west of Bryant. Because of state mandates, only 25 visitors will be allowed in the funeral home at a time. Please be aware that if you come you may have to wait. The family and we at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home will do our best to accommodate you during this time.

Memorials may be directed to Jay County Cancer Society.

Condolences may be expressed at williamsonspencer.com.