Mrs. Kay Frances Eder,83,of Troy, MO, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Troy Manor in Troy, MO. She was born on November 6, 1938 in Ocala, Florida to Harry Eugene and Connie Aline (Carlton) Thomas. Kay attended the local schools with her sister, Connie and graduated from Sidney Lanier High School in Montgomery, Alabama. Kay was blessed with three children, from her first marriage. The children are, Loren, Lesli and Lisa. Kay and Richard Eder were united in marriage on October 8, 1976 in St. Charles, MO, while on their lunch break. They later renewed their vows at  First Nazarene Church of the Ozarks. Kay attended college at Maryville University and graduated as a Registered Nurse. She was an excellent nurse and worked at St. Joseph Hospital in St. Charles, MO and later was a Director of Nursing for a few facilities in the Lake Ozark area. Kay loved gardening and planting trees. Richard and Kay enjoyed traveling together, especially in the Pacific Northwest. They took a special trip to Shriner's Iris Farm in Salem, Oregon, because that was her favorite flower. Kay loved spending time with her family and friends and was a wonderful hostess. She was a source of inspiration to the staff at Troy Manor, encouraging them and even helping them to study for nursing school. Kay was very outgoing and never met a stranger. She will be sadly missed and long remembered by all those who knew and loved her.

Kay is survived by her husband of 45 years, Richard Eder of Troy, MO, children; Loren and wife Sandra Stevens of Defiance, Lesli and husband Haydn Ambrose of Kansas City, Lisa and husband Luke Hahn of Hawk Point, Richard H. (Bridget) Eder of Old Monroe, Diana Eder, Laura and husband Rick James of Florissant and Ronnie Eder, many grandchildren and many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorial Service- will be held on Friday, September 2, 2022 at 6 p.m. at McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone Street, Troy, MO, 63379, 636-528-8244. Rev. John Thrower to officiate. Memorial donations may be made to:  Central Missouri Honor Flight c/o the funeral home Family and Friends may sign the online guest book @www.mccoyblossomfh.com