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Kay M Hunting

November 24, 1941 — November 3, 2024

Vernal

Kay Murray Hunting was born 24 November 1941 in Vernal, Utah and passed away on 03 November 2024 in Vernal, UT at the age of 82. 

Kay was an impactful Certified Nurse’s Assistant (CNA) and caretaker of the elderly and dying for over 35 years. In her community Kay was a renowned funeral singer to comfort grieving families and a proud Daughter of the Utah Pioneers. 

Active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints she served as Temple Worker in the Vernal Utah Temple.

At home Kay was an avid gardener, canner, quilter, seamstress, homemaker, bird watcher, and her absolute favorite: Grandmother.

Kay has five children: Verna Anne Eldredge (Kevin) of Cedar City, Utah; Kathyrn Sue Southam of Vernal, Utah; Kimberly Jo Trujillo of Vernal, Utah; Ward Quinn Trujillo (Deceased); Mandy Cae Bastian (Lynn) of West Jordan, Utah.

She has 17 Grandchildren and 37 Great – Grandchildren.

Kay is survived by: Katy Kidden the Tabby Cat.

And preceded in death by: 

Thomas Ward Murray and Verna Hadlock Murray (parents), Oliver Trujillo (1st husband), Ward Quinn Trujillo (son), and Dell P. Hunting (2nd husband).

She is deeply loved and will be sorely missed 

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 12 noon at the Vernal 4th Ward Chapel. Viewings will be held Friday, November 8 from 6-8 PM at the Mortuary and 1 hour prior to services at the chapel.

Burial will be in the Jensen Cemetery.

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Friday, November 8, 2024

6:00 - 8:00 pm

Blackburn Vernal Mortuary

15 East 100 North, Vernal, UT 84078

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Saturday, November 9, 2024

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Saturday, November 9, 2024

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