Missy [Ellen] Marie (Roper) Kay, 57, of Peru, Indiana went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Ft. Wayne. She was surrounded by loved ones at the time of her passing.
Missy was born August 18, 1967, at the Ellsworth Air Force base in Rapid City, South Dakota to Wayne Lewis Roper and Beulah “Faye” (Jent) Roper. She married Jeffrey Soctt Kay on February 28, 1986, he survives.
Missy earned her GED and then her Certified Nursing Assistant degree in 1994. She enjoyed working in nursing homes, especially with Alzheimer and Dementia patients. She had a heart for making people feel loved and special. In 2006 she graduated from Indiana Business College with an Associates of Applied Science in Medical Office Administration.
Missy was diagnosed with Scleroderma on December 24, 2008. She was adamant about living her life to the fullest and not being defined by her disease. She always said she had Scleroderma; it didn’t have her. She was very strong and fought hard until the last moment.
She loved to read, draw, color, and crochet. She enjoyed spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren. She was kind to everyone and always enjoyed helping others when she was able. She was deeply loved in life and will be greatly missed.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children: Amber (Michael) Biven of Marion, IN, Robert Kay (Daniel Kribs) of Albuquerque, NM; and Jessica Kay of Muncie, IN; seven grandchildren: Jordan Santiago, Jazmyn Tipton, Gabriel Biven, Ryker Kay, Samuel Biven, Jensen Kay, and Jonas Cotter. She is also survived by her Father, Wayne Roper of Clemscott, OK and sister, Theresa (Randall) Replogle of West Lafayette, IN. Her mother-in-law, Karen (Blackman) Foreman, Sister-in-law Kimberly (Kay) Richardson, Michael (Terri) Kay, all of Peru, IN and Richard (Mary) Kay of New Braunfels, TX; along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, family, friends and fellow Scleroderma warriors around the country.
Missy was preceded in death by her mother Beulah “Faye” Roper, her father-in-law, Robert “Pete” Foreman, brother Allen Roper and sister-in law, Diana Roper.
Visitation will be held at the Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 W 3rd St, Peru, Indiana, on March 13, 2025, from 5 to 7 PM. Funeral service will follow at 7 PM, officiated by Pastor Ronald Hon. Burial will take place at 1pm on Monday, March 17, 2025 at the VA National Cemetery in Marion, Indiana.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
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