Rocky Point: Kay Burke Peedin, 48, passed peacefully on Sunday, June 29, 2008, from this earth to her heavenly home with family and friends by her side.

She was born January 3, 1960 in Chatham County, the daughter of Joy Ruth Burke of Siler City and the late Thomas Clarence Burke.

For 27 years Kay was employed with BB & T Bank and most recently worked with Cape Fear Bank in Wilmington.

Kay was a loyal, faithful soldier of the Lord and member of Castle Hayne Baptist Church. Blessed with an eye for beauty and being exceptionally creative, she was a talented artist, cross stitcher and gifted in stain glass works. Oh, how she loved freshwater fishing in local rivers and ponds. She fought her illness with courage, faith and hope in the same manner that she lived her life. Her legacy of steadfast faith in God and love of her cherished family and dear friends will forever be remembered. So, we her family and friends say not goodbye, but only till later when we will all meet again in God's Heavenly Kingdom.

Surviving in addition to her loving mother are her beloved husband of 14 years, James "Jimmy" H. Peedin III; daughter, Taylor Ruth Peedin, who was the light of Kay's life; sons who brought Kay much joy, JonMichael Peedin and James "Jay" H. Peedin IV; sister, Sue B. Cagle (Shelton); nieces, Jennifer Cagle and Stephanie Cagle; uncles, Gib Ruth (Linda) and John Ruth; other much loved extended family and Kay's adored canine companion, LuLu.

Celebration of Kay's earthly life and her now perfect Heavenly life will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at Castle Hayne Baptist Church with The Rev. Billy Fowler officiating.

Burial will follow in Burgaw Cemetery.

Casketbearers will be Chris Lee, Benny Simmons, Jerry Noland, Archie Parker, Jeff Cody, Terry Ange and Roy Floyd.

The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Burgaw.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be given to Castle Hayne Baptist Church Family Life Center, 4535 Parmele Rd., Castle Hayne, NC 28429 or to Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter, 2222 S. 17th St., Wilmington, NC 28401.

Condolences may be sent to www.quinnmcgowen.com

Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.