Michal Kay (Pyle) Purser was born on October 22, 1942 in Wynnewood,
Oklahoma to Earl and Omega (Dill) Pyle. She entered her heavenly home
on April 15, 2024 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma surrounded by her family.
Kay grew up in Elmore City and attended Elmore City Schools. She had a
passion for music. She was active in the band throughout her high school
years, playing the clarinet and oboe. Kay graduated in the Class of 1960,
then went on and attended Oklahoma Christian College. She met Jerry
Purser in April 1962. They married three months later on July 12, 1962 and
lived in Pauls Valley. Kay was a homemaker and was very active in her
children's school activities. She was known as "Mama Kay" to her children's
friends and others in the community.
Jerry and Kay moved to Elmore City in 1997, where they resided for the
remainder of their lives. Kay owned a flower shop in Elmore called Kaye's
Bo-Ka from 1993 to 2005. She then retired, but kept herself busy by
continuing to attend her grandchildren's ballgames and school activities.
She was known as "Grandma Kay" to all of her grandchildren's friends, and
later in life, transitioned to "Ms. Kay" by numerous people. She was an
active member of the First Baptist Church of Elmore City where she served
the Lord by being a youth sponsor, singing in the choir, and the women's
group Harmony. She enjoyed helping with church events in any way she
could. She was a devout Christian and the matriarch of her family. She will
be missed greatly.
Mrs. Purser is survived by:
Her son, Danny Purser and Tammy Blevins
Her daughter, Cathey Johnson and husband Royce
Brothers: David Pyle and wife Billie; Toddy Pyle and wife Mary Frances
Grandchildren, Maegan McConnell and husband Steven, Casey Stoup and
husband Ryan, Emma Johnson, Maverick Johnson, and Rhett Johnson
Great-grandchildren: Case McConnell, Addisyn Kay McConnell, and Grady
Stoup
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Purser Parents, Earl and Omega Pyle
Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 2:00 at the
First Baptist Church of Elmore City with Pastor Danny Reed and Pastor Joe
Terrell officiating. Interment will be at the Elmore City Cemetery under the
direction of Wooster Funeral Home.