M. Kay Miller, age 78, of Jackson passed away Monday, March 9 at the Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky. She was born February 21, 1942 in Monmouth, Illinois, a daughter of John K. and Wilda Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Carol Elliker. Kay is survived by her daughter, Renee (Kevin) Davidson; one brother, Roger (Gail) Miller; one brother-in-law, Robert Elliker; four grandchildren, Keegan Snowden, Cameron Snowden, Kevin Ray Davidson, and Kayla Davidson; six nephews and nieces, Dan (Nancy) Miller, Diana Miller, Debbie (Randy) Holtz, Eric Miller, Ann (Todd) Kiefer, and Peter (Tami) Elliker; and extended family and friends. Kay was an English professor for 36 years at Lees and Hazard Community and Technical College. She loved and inspired students and so many others in her life, including her many animals. She never met an animal that she didn't love. She was a member of Jackson Christian Church and enjoyed reading, writing, traveling, and spending special times with her grandchildren. Visitation will be 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, at E. O. Robinson Intergenerational Training Center in Jackson. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 15 at E. O. Robinson Intergenerational Training Center with Pastor John Bunn officiating. Burial will follow at a later date at Roselawn Memorial Park in Madison, Wisconsin. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to a college fund for Kay's grandchildren as their education was so important to her. Contributions for Miller Grandchildren College Fund may be sent to P. O. Box 1147, Jackson, Kentucky, 41339. Pallbearers: Kevin Davidson, Keegan Snowden, Cameron Snowden, Peter Elliker, Don Barnes, and John Bunn.