Ethel Kay Hobson, age 66, of Troy, Ohio, passed away at 7:38 a.m. Sunday, January 13, 2013 at her residence.  Kay was born January 13, 1947 in Garden City, Kansas, to Vernon Edward and Ethel (Willis) Tipton.  She was married to Donald R. Hobson October 1, 1965, who preceded her in death January 16, 2012.

Kay is survived by one son, Donald Hobson II of West Milton; one daughter and son-in-law Debby and Larry Brown of Tipp City; one brother and sister-in-law Earl and Edith Tipton of Morehead, Kentucky; four grandchildren, Autumn Hobson, Katie Brown, Chrissy and Ivan Salmeron, and Jenny Brown; one great-grandchild, Sofia Salmeron.  She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Meade (Wood) Tipton, and Hyle and his wife, Carol Tipton.

Kay was a graduate of Garden City High School in Kansas.  She retired in 2012 from Troy Walmart and was a member of the Troy Eagles Auxiliary #971.  Kay enjoyed cooking, crafts, sewing, gardening, and reading.

A funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 18, 2013 at Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home in Troy, Ohio with Pastor Gary Boggs officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 5455 North High St., Columbus, OH 43214.