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Kay Osment Bauer, 78, of Jonesboro passed from this life Friday, February 4, 2022
She was born in Jonesboro on January 14, 1944, and was a lifelong resident of our community.
She attended Jonesboro Public Schools and received a bachelor's and a master's degree in education from Arkansas State University. Kay enjoyed teaching fifth grade at West Elementary School for 26 years, retiring in 1993.
Since retirement, she has been involved in various volunteer activities including service on the Friends of the Library Board and was responsible for establishing the Friends of the Library Bookshop, and activities for the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society.
Kay was a member of First United Methodist Church for many years and more recently became a member of Highland Drive Baptist Church.
During her lifetime, Kay was involved in various organizations reflecting her interests: Girl Scouts of America, Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority, Alpha Delta Kappa, National Education Association, American Education Association, Classroom Teachers Association, Friends of the Library and the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society.
Kay was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Larry Bauer; her parents, Guy N. Osment Jr and Mary Burge Osment Crunk; stepfather, Elmer "Spin" Crunk; Larry's parents, Al and Rosalie Bauer; and a brother-in-law, Joe Jenkins.
She was also preceded in death by their precious cocker spaniels: Lucky, Kelly, Dusty, Beau and Abby.
Her survivors include her sister, Jane Osment Pausch of Jonesboro;; nieces and husbands, Andrea and David Cook and Cassie Kersey of Jonesboro and Jennifer Jenkins and Orellana of Nashville, Tennessee; nephews, Forrest Jenkins of Columbia, SC, and Jeff Jenkins of Memphis; sister-in-law, Linda Jenkins; and great nephews, Cameron Franggenberg, Logan Cook and Kyle Kersey.
Kay also leaves behing many family, "sister-friends", and treasured friends.
Those wishing to leave a lasting memorial may consier the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library.
Visitation will begin at 1PM on Wednesday, February 9, at Emerson Funeral Home in Jonesboro.
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Sharon Standefer (Deloach)
Kay, or Ozzie as we all knew her, was a lifelong dear friend for as long as I can remember!! She was always sincere and friendly, and flashed that beautiful smile and wonderful laugh that made you feel her precious friendship!! She and I and our sweet group of friends had many fun times together at school and outside activities!! I can see how she would be a great teacher and mentor to her students for so many years, and a wonderful lover of her family and fur babies!! Rest In Peace, dear Ozzie!!! You made life sweet for so many!!!
Love you, Sharon
Ann Gwin
I felt so surprised to hear about Ozzie. My memory of her always seems like what a cute, fun little girl she was! Sorry I did not get to know her as an adult. May she rest in peace.