She was born Mary Kathryn Lay on February 5, 1927 in Norman, Oklahoma.  She was the daughter of Lawrence Lay and Berta Bailey Lay.  Kay was educated in public schools in Norman and Britton, OK.  She graduated from Britton High School at 15 and attended Cottey College in Missouri and the University of OK. 

On December 22, 1945 Kay married Pren Guest Hollingsworth in Farmersville, Texas.  To Pren she was a beloved wife and best friend.  They shared a loving and vibrant life.  She didn't begin her working life until her children were almost grown.  She spent most of her career as an executive secretary, first for St.  Mark’s School in Dallas and then for the American National Life Insurance Company.  In her later years she indulged her interest in art and interior design.  Kay was always working on special projects using her many talents. 

Kay was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Robert Lay: two sisters Margaret Young and Ruth Stabler; and her nephew Doug Stabler. 

She leaves to cherish her life and memories her devoted husband of 65 years, Pren; 3 children, Maura Lee Ramage, of Orlando, Florida; Roy Hollingsworth III and his wife Diane, of Houston, TX; and Donna Hocking of Duncanville, TX.  She is also survived by 8 grandchildren; Deborah Hocking Kurtz and Troy Hocking; Jennifer Wright Brown and Christina Wright Russell; Kimberly Beth Hollingsworth and Lauren Hollingsworth Moorefield; Pren “Gus” Ramage and Paunece Ramage.  Kay was blessed with 6 great-grandchildren Kalen Carloye, Trevor and Tyler Jackson; and “Bo” and Brooke Brown and Eliara Ramage.   Kay is also survived by her sister Fran Morris of Oklahoma City; 2 cousins; 5 nephews and 6 nieces.