Sylvia Kay Batson-Boggs

</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[ Sylvia Kay Batson-Boggs, passed away Friday evening, February 27, 2009 after a long battle with ovarian cancer.

Kay was awesomely competent without being smug. She was determined without being bossy and mid-morally certain without being judgmental. She was First Lady of El Hasa Shriners in 1999, a 1000+ hour volunteer at St. Mary's Hospital, a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be missed by all.

Kay is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, James E. Boggs; one son and daughter-in-law, J. Todd and Sue Ann Boggs; grandsons, Justin and J. Wyatt Boggs; brother, Allen (Linda) Batson; and sister, Debbie Smith.

Kay was born in Du Quoin, Illinois June 29, 1938, to Jake and Clarice Fike Batson, who preceded her in death.

Our profound thanks to all who expressed their sympathy through cards, flowers and phone calls during her long battle. Our special thanks go to the compassionate care and understanding of the people of Community Hospice of Ashland, KY.

In lieu of flowers, Kay requested donations to El Hasa Shriners Transportation fund, P.O. Box 5190, Ashland, KY 41105 or Community Hospice Care Center, 2330 Pollard Road, Ashland, KY 41101.

A Celebration of life and gathering of friends will be held at Caniff Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 from 6 - 9 PM. The Pastor Alfred Bannister will officiate. Kay's remains will be cremated at her request with private services at a later date in Du Quoin, ILL. Caniff Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.