Kay Ellen (Myers) Scantlen

Kay Ellen Scantlen, of Marshall, Michigan was reunited with her beloved husband, John Scantlen; her parents, Jean and Bruce Myers; and her sister, Susan Myers on the 13th day of August 2022. Kay’s dear friend Marilyn kept tender watch over her in her final days and she left this world gracefully with family at her side holding each of her hands as her favorite song was playing.

Born and raised in Marshall, Michigan, Kay grew up loving her hometown, Elvis Presley, and good food. Her wonderful sense of humor put smiles on the faces of friends and family alike. Kay had the heart of a child her whole life with a special place in it for animals=especially cats. She provided a home for countless feline friends over the years, and they were her children. Her smile, laughter and beautiful heart made this world a bit brighter…a treasure that will be deeply missed.

Kay is survived by her nephews, Bruce and Hank Heinisch, their wives, 2 grandnieces, 4 grandnephews, 2 great-grand nieces and 6 great-grand nephews.

Cremation services have been entrusted to Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services, 723 US 27 N, Marshall, Michigan, 49068. Kay’s Funeral service will be held graveside at Oakridge Cemetery, 614 Homer Road in Marshall on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at 11:00am. If desired, flowers may be sent to the funeral home for delivery to the cemetery.

If you wish to honor the life of our beautiful Kay in a way she would love, please consider a donation to a no-kill animal shelter in her memory. Also, you may visit https://www.kempffuneralhome.com to view the online obituary, sign the online guest book, or to leave the family condolences.