Kay Files' Obituary
Elizabeth Kay Files passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at the age of 73.
Beloved wife of 50 years to Mark W. Files. Loving mother of Patrick M. Files (McLaurin) of Chicago and Jennifer-Leigh W. Files. Daughter of the late Marjorie and James Maltby. Sister of Mary Leigh Bradley of Muskogee, OK. Grandmother of Margaret Elizabeth and Annelise Caitlin Files.
Born and raised in Bartlesville, OK, Kay Files graduated top of her class from The University of Oklahoma and subsequently received a Masters of Fine Arts from the University of New Orleans. She was a member Chi Omega sorority. Involved in theatre throughout her life, Kay taught theatre at Loyola and Southeastern Louisiana University where she was beloved by her students.
A resident of Covington since 1981, she was very involved with Playmakers Theatre where she continued to have a positive influence on the theatre community. Kay was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial services at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 1:00 PM with visitation on Saturday beginning at 12:00 noon.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation in memory of Mrs. Files to be made to Playmakers Theatre.
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