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Kathleen
Finlayson
June 22, 2022
Kathleen Ann Taylor Finlayson, 89, of Daytona Beach Shores Florida passed away June 22,2022. She was born in Atlanta Georgia on May 6, 1933 to George and Frances Taylor. Kay always said she was a tomboy and her life reflected that. As a young girl growing up around Buckhead with her sister Betty, she explored the woods and creeks and helped to take care of the family chickens. Kay enjoyed everything outdoors and shared that love of nature and animals with her kids who share her passion to this day. She had so many wonderful memories of time spent at the family cabin on Lake Matanza Beach Illinois swimming, skiing, boating, fishing and watching the beautiful sunsets. There were also great adventures along the Illinois River in the family houseboat. Kay loved playing games especially cards and was a fierce competitor. After moving from Illinois to Marietta Georgia she met and married Russ Greiner and they moved to Florida where they had a Firestone business in Edgewater. Kay worked as a realtor with Watson Real Estate and then a realtor broker with Fairgreen subdivision in New Smyrna Beach. Kay was a very special lady with big blue eyes and a smile to make everyone feel happy and welcome. She knew no strangers. After Russ's passing she married Jim Finlayson and in their 60s they bought some horses and moved to Murphy North Carolina to a house with acres of pasture to ride. They loved exploring and would jump in the car and just see where the road took them. They moved back to Florida and had a little getaway at Lake Ashby where they played cards and fished with friends. Kay was proceeded in death by her parents George Knox Taylor and Frances Burgie Taylor, (husband) Russell Greiner, (husband) James Finlayson. She is survived by her sister Elizabeth Taylor Fraser, son, Walter Deane Hodde, daughter Frances Adele Hodde, stepson Russell David Greiner (Rita). Grandkids Keona Hodde, Dustin (Lacey) Hodde, Alana Black (Randell) Joshua Greiner, Kristina Greiner, Rachel Greiner. Great Grandkids Bre Monroe, Allison Parker and Charlee Renn Hodde. Niece Donna Lenaghan (Mike) cousins Jan Benish and Bev Taylor. And other family members. Kay's life touched so many in such a wonderful way. She was strong in her faith and is now with God. A private family service will take place in the future.
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