Kay was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on January 5, 1952, to Genkichi and Sadako Kaneshiro Akamine. Kay served her country in the United States Navy, where she met Tony Ray Bullard, whom she married on April 14, 1972, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. She worked in the military Hospital Corps School before being Honorably Discharged. Later, she worked for the City of Greenville and retired after more than 20 years.
Kay was a long-time member of County Line Baptist Church where she served as church treasurer for two decades and often volunteered in the nursery. She cherished her church family and loved taking trips with her Ladies' Group.
Kay is survived by her daughter, Michele Craven and husband Josh; son, Chris Bullard and wife Stephanie; brother, Clyde Akamine and wife Rhonda; sisters, May Akamine and husband Randy Pong, and Jeani Porter and husband Charli; grandchildren, Ryan Dougan, Will Craven and wife Grace, and Lauren Bullard, and three great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Pallbearers will be Jason Bullard, Justin Bullard, Mason Bullard, Josh Craven, Dan Magers and Audie McAree.
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Cathy MillardMy
Cumby, TX Saturday, December 7, 2024 My heart breaks for the family. I will miss Kay but I know she's with Jesus.Bob and JoAnn Bullard
Alto, NM Saturday, December 7, 2024 Oh man. This is a tough one. Our hearts are broken. Even though we know that Kay is in Jesus’s arms now, we will miss our sweet sister in law beyond words that can be expressed. Go soar with the angels Kay.Chris Lincycomb
Greenville, TX Saturday, December 7, 2024 I worked with Kay at the Greenville wastewater plant. She was a very good person and a calming presence in our workplace and was certainly missed when she retired. I am deeply sorry for your loss.