Kay Charlene (Clothier) Thompson, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City on May 23, 2023.  Just as in life, her husband and family were by her side at the time of her death. 

Graveside service will be held at Chariton cemetery  on Friday, June 23 at 1:30. Chariton Cemetary - 901 Main St. - Chariton, IA

Cards may be sent to:  Max Thompson - 100 Village View Circle Apt. 54 - Williamsburg, IA 52361

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Kay was born on December 30, 1941 in San Diego, CA to Dwight and Wilma Clothier.  Soon after, the family moved back to Chariton, IA.  

Kay married Garold Hoch and had two children, Jeff and Jenny Hoch.  They divorced after 16 years of marriage and she met and married Max Thompson on May 24, 1974.  The blended families remained close throughout the years and made warm memories.  

Left behind to carry on her legacy:  Her devoted husband of 49 years, Max of Williamsburg; her children, Jeff Hoch of Ottumwa, Jenny (Tim) Dille of Williamsburg and her step-son, Mike Thompson of Eldon;  her beloved grandchildren, Austin Francisco of Belle Plaine, Brandon (Kevin)  Kirk of Greentop, MO and Jaidann (Dille) Covert; her niece, Kelle Herbert of Mesa, AZ; her nephew, Jim Clothier of Phoenix, AZ; her sister-in-law, Dianne Clothier of Phoenix, AZ and other nieces, nephews and cousins.

Kay was preceded in death by her parents, Dwight and Wilma Clothier of Chariton and brother, Ken Clothier of Phoenix, AZ.

Kay worked as a Nurses’s Aid in the Chariton hospital for two years in the 1970’s.  She also worked for a brief time at Clean Towel Service in Chariton where she met Max. Kay worked in banking for 31 years. She began at First State Bank in Chariton;  in 1975, Kay, Max and the kids moved to  Marshalltown where she continued her career at Security Savings bank; and in 1985 the family moved to Ottumwa and she began working at First Star Bank until she retired.

Kay's favorite music spanned the eras of the 1920s to the 1980s, and she enjoyed watching classic movies with Max and Jeff.  An avid Bridge player, she enjoyed playing the game weekly with other residents from Highland Ridge.  She also looked forward to playing Bingo on Thursdays with Max. Kay truly treasured the staff and residents while living at Highland Ridge assisted living in Williamsburg and considered them family.  

Kay touched countless lives with her genuine kindness and warm spirit. Her love for God, her husband, children, and grandchildren was her natural state. Her family felt valued and loved, as did everyone she met.

Kay's philanthropic spirit was reflected in her support for causes such as St. Jude, Native Americans, and the ASPCA.

No matter the physical challenges Kay faced over the years, she chose to be joyful and live a full life with grace, dignity, integrity and courage.

Kay will be deeply missed by all who knew her, but her spirit will live on in the cherished memories she left behind. "Mothers are like glue. Even when you can't see them, they're still holding the family together." - Susan Gale.  

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