Anna Kathleen "Kay" Doubet

Kay passed from this life to her heavenly home on January 29, 2024. She was born on October 11, 1923 to Irving and Mabel Cameron Borland. She married Russell Doubet on June 22, 1946. She is survived by 4 daughters: Janice (Tom) Mahr, Jeanine (Johnny) Campos, Julie Doubet, and Jessica Doubet, 5 grandchildren: Rod (Megan) Mahr, Randy (Angela) Mahr, Amanda Campos, Andre Campos, and Melissa (Dan) Hamilton: and 5 great grandchildren: Savonia Mahr-Threw, Kenley Mahr, Kessaley Mahr, Ava Mahr, and Gannon Hamilton. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brothers Bob and Kenneth Borland. She lived a long life which included church, family, and friends. All who knew Kay knew she loved the Lord, who gave her strength each day, and the hope for an eternal home because she had accepted him as her Lord and Savior. Music was always a part of Kay’s life. In her teen years she learned to play the piano and accordion, which would bring her and others much joy. She often sang and played with her father, as well as with her brother Kenneth on the accordion. She often played for various community events as well as church services. She was Limestone Presbyterians' pianist for many years, last playing in the summer of 2021, at the age of 98! She held many other church related jobs over the years including secretary-treasurer, children’s Sunday school teacher, VBS teacher, women’s group leader and just doing whatever else needed done. She loved her church and the people there. Kay’s family was also very important to her and she was the typical farm wife of that generation. Her days were busy with cooking, cleaning, laundering, canning, gardening, sewing, chauffeuring, and the list goes on and on. Her life changed greatly in 1979, when Jessica was injured in an automobile accident, and again in 1980 when her husband passed. She became a devoted caretaker to Jessica and that continued to the very end of her life. She made sure Jessica was being physically and socially active as well as mentally stimulated. Over the 40 plus years there were opportunities to volunteer at least 2 to 3 times a week. First, for 26 years, Kay was a volunteer tutor to non-English speaking students at Peoria Adult Education Center where Jessica was already a student. Then, they volunteered at Crittenton Center and lastly at Neighborhood House. This brought lots of new friendships to them, as well as satisfaction that they were doing something worthwhile for their community. Even though Jessica was her main focus, she had time for her other children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She always welcomed them into her home with open arms and attended their activities as often as she could. The fall hayrack ride and bonfire were special times for all. Cremation rites have been accorded. A visitation will be held Saturday, February 10, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Hanna City Presbyterian Church in Hanna City, with the memorial service following at 2 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Christian Center at 4100 N. Brandywine Dr. Peoria, IL 61614 or Limestone Cemetery at 7219 W. Farmington Rd. Peoria, IL 61604.

Anna Kathleen "Kay" Doubet

October 11, 1923 - January 29, 2024