Kathryn Ann 'Kay' Chase, age 77 of West Point, passed away at 5:32 AM Friday, December 16, 2022 in Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.  Kay was born in Lafayette September 18, 1945 daughter of the late Morris and Lucille Ritchie Brunton.  She married Jack E. Chase in St. Ann's Catholic Church in Lafayette May 1, 1965 and Jack survives.

Kay was a graduate of Southwestern High School and was employed 22 years as a clerical assistant at Mintonye Elementary School, where she loved all the students and her co-workers.  She was an active member of the West Point United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women's group.  Kay enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.   She was so very proud of each of them and thoroughly enjoyed their activities.  She also enjoyed day trips and was always up for an adventure.  Many special near life-long frienships were a great treasure to her.

Surviving along with her husband Jack are: daughter, Anita (Bob) Bowen of Lebanon, two sons; Matthew (Amy) Chase of West Point and Darren (Dusti) Chase of Attica; daughter Breann (Joe) Fink of Fremont.  Grandchildren; Bryce, Blake (Hannah), Kylee (Jesse), Brooke, Jessi, Brayton, Trinity, Amariah, Josiah and Zechariah.  A sister, Peggy Lumley of Lafayette and sister-in-law Jolinda Brunton of Linden.  She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother M. Lee Brunton and brother-in law George Lumley.

Visitation hours are 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tuesday, December 20, 2022 with funeral services following at 12:00 PM with Pastor Russ Alley officiating at the West Point United Methodist Church.  Burial will follow in West Point Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be directed to West Point Fire, West Point Cadet Park or West Point United Methodist Church.  Family and Friends Funeral Home of Wingate is assisting the family.  Visit us online to sign the guest book or share a condolence at www.familyandfriendsfh.com