Catherine L. “Kay” McConnell, 84, died May 17, 2012, at Consulate Healthcare of Vero Beach.
She was born in Yonkers, N.Y., and lived in Vero Beach, coming from Pawling, N.Y.
She was a member of The Community Church of Vero Beach.
She volunteered at the American Legion, Vero Beach.
Survivors include her son, Douglas McConnell, of Poughquag, N.Y.; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John McConnell; and son, David McConnell.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001.
A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. May 23 at the Memorial Garden of The Community Church, Vero Beach.
A service for family members will be in New York at a later date.
Local arrangements are by Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach.
A guestbook is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.