Kay L. Birney

Published October 9, 2025 - 8:37 a.m.

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Kay Leeann Birney, born Nov 9, 1946, and passed away peacefully, March 27th 2025. Kay was proceeded in death by her Mother Lela Bell (Wheeler), Father Clarence Birney, and Brother Lawrence Birney. Kay was loved and will be missed by her church and community. Kay will be laid to rest at Greenwood cemetery in Hopedale, Ohio next to her Mother and Father.

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