Kay Orton

Kay Thurgood Orton

2/26/1957 – 4/19/2016

Our hearts ache today, as we say goodbye to the best Mom two boys were so lucky to have.

Kay Thurgood Orton was born to Dean and Ann Thurgood on Feb. 26, 1957 in Salt Lake City, UT with her brother Jeff Thurgood and sisters DeAnn Lathrop and Patty Thurgood, her roots were in Farmington, UT where she raised her twin boys. Casey (Misty Slade) Orton and Kelly Orton were her life.

As a single mother, Kay dedicated her life to making sure her family had everything they needed.  She was not only a great mother, but was our best friend.  She would light up the room, every time she was with her grandbabies, Nina Slade and Ethan Orton.  She was a soft hearted person, loving and caring.  She enjoyed spending time with friends and family, she loved watching the birds and wildlife and skiing the Utah mountains.

Kay was a strong person, a fighter, an optimist.  Diagnosed with cancer in 1995, Kay fought a long, hard fight, surviving her first battle, but ultimately losing her second round with cancer.

She will be missed by so many people here on earth.  Kay has been welcomed in heaven with open arms by her grandparents and other loved ones.

A memorial fund has been set up to help the family provide a nice resting place for Kay.  Please visit any Wells Fargo Bank and donate to the Kay Orton Memorial Fund.  Her family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks, to all of those who have reached out during this difficult time.