Janet Kay Dillon, age 76, died Aug. 23, 2023, in Manhattan, Kansas. She was born March 21, 1947, in Beloit, Kansas, the daughter of Pid and Maude Eileen Jones. Kay married Michael Dillon on Dec. 18, 1966. Together, they raised two daughters, Kim Dillon and Kerry Spencer. She was also a proud grandmother to Kaden and Kami Spencer, whom she adored. Kay was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Her family was the center of her world and she cherished the time spent with them.
Kay was predeceased by her parents, Pid and Maude Eileen Jones; and brothers-in-law, Leon Divel, Gary Dillon, and Stan Nichols.
She is survived by her husband, Mike Dillon; children, Kim Dillon and Kerry (Jake) Spencer; grandchildren, Kaden and Kami Spencer; sister, Carol Divel; sister-in-law, Mary Nichols; and several nieces and nephews.
She earned her bachelor's degree from Kansas State Teachers College in Emporia and went on to earn her master's degree in education from Kansas State University. Kay worked 20 years as an English instructor at Kansas State University.
Visitation was Tuesday, Aug. 29, at 9:30 a.m. with the service following at 10:30 a.m. at College Avenue United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requested memorial contributions be made to either College Avenue United Methodist Church, 1609 College Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502 or Good Shephard Homecare and Hospice, 3801 Vanesta Drive, Manhattan, Kansas 66503.
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