"Kay was an angel who flew too close to the earth engulfing her wings of friendship and aide to all who called her friend. Donna Cecil, OES District 19"
In loving memory of
Billie "Kay" Cullum
March 15, 1945 - January 3, 2021
Billie Kay (Bethay) Cullum, 75, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021, in her home. She was born on March 15, 1945, in Tupelo, MS. She is the daughter of the late Wade and Willie Mae (Barber) Bethay. Kay graduated from Fairmount High School, and then attended Grant School of Practical Nursing, becoming an LPN. On November 18, 1961, she married Aaron Wayne Cullum, and he preceded her in death on January 20, 2017. Kay worked as a nurse for Thompson Consumer Electronics, Colonial Oaks, and in-home healthcare. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for 57 years, and was a Past Matron, Past District Deputy #13, and Past Grand Martha, and she was extremely proud of her accomplishments. She enjoyed crafting and was a collector of many things.
Kay is survived by her sons, Marc (Jamie) Cullum, Marion, and Christopher (Katherine) Cullum, Poulsbo, WA; grandchildren, Aaryn (Briley), Evan, and Maura Cullum, Preston (Natsumi) Mikesell, Logan Turner, and Stanley Davis, Jr.; great-granddaughter, Hana Mikesell; and brothers, Kenton Bethay, Terre Haute, and Theodore (Carol) Trumbauer, Greenwood.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Wade and Willie Mae, step-father Rev. Paul Trumbauer; and siblings, Joy Ault, and Pet and Jon Bethay.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the College Park Chapel of Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 4601 South Western Avenue, Marion, where a visitation will be held on Friday, January 8, from 4:00-7:00 p.m., as well as an hour before the funeral service. An Eastern Star service will take place at 6:30 p.m. A funeral will be on Saturday, January 9, at 12:00 p.m., with Eric Bingaman officiating. Burial will take place at Gardens of Memory in Huntington County.
Online memories and condolences may be made at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com.
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"So very sorry to hear about your loss. Thoughts and prayers for the family. Long time dear friend and wonderful woman. RIP Kay. You will be greatly missed.. May God send His Angels to surround the family during this most difficult time. God Bless. AMEN ??? Judi Dailey"
"May the comfort of the Holy Spirit surround you in your time of grief. Kay and I were best friends in our childhood at Point Isabel, then her brother married my sister. We were certainly "styling" at their wedding as the important candle lighters! Sweet memories!"
"It saddens me to hear of Kay's death.. I worked with her at Colonial Oaks years ago and have enjoyed many years with her in Eastern Star. She will be missed."
"I didn?t know Kay long but she was such an interesting woman. I enjoyed talking with her when she came for her treatment. Jamie I am sending prayers to your entire family. Julie Miller RN"
"I didn?t know Kay long but she was such an interesting woman. I enjoyed talking with her when she came for her treatment. Jamie I am sending prayers to your entire family. Julie Miller RN"