Kay Arlene Bushee, 83, of Fennville, died Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, at her home with her family at her side.
Born Sept. 2, 1936, in Pearl, she was the daughter of the late Burt and Ruby (Barnes) Fleming and was the wife of the late Robert Bushee.
She worked for Fennville Schools for many years in the cafeteria, and loved children, especially seeing them smile and laugh while she was clowning.
When not working at the school or as a clown, she was actively taking care of the family farm. In her spare time she enjoyed painting, sewing and collecting anything with ladybugs.
She is survived by her life-partner, Jack Clark; her children, Dixie Bushee (Sandy Haley), Mike Bushee, Rondell (Jean) Bushee, Tim (Connie) Bushee, Louise Bushee (Bob Halcomb) and Crystal Adrianson; her brother, Larry (Glenda) Fleming; grandchildren, Crystal (Craig) Johnson, Dustin (Linda) Bushee, Brittany Bushee, Jessica Bushee, Sarah Bushee, Michelle Skinner Bushee, KayLynn Adrianson, Hannah Adrianson and Sienna Adrianson; seven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews; and her friends that became family, Jake Kiss and Mark (Laura) Gersonde.
Visitation is set for 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, at Chappell Funeral Home, with services immediately following.
Burial at Manlius Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Fennville Area Fire Department, 599 West Fennville Street, Fennville, MI 49408.
