Birth date: Jan 20, 1945 Death date: Aug 25, 2025
Fayetteville, AR - Patricia Kathryn (Kate) McCoy Lacy, 80, of Fayetteville Arkansas passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Monday, August 25th, 2025, at her home in Butterfield Trail Village. Born on January 20th, 1945, in T Read Obituary
We're going to miss you, Aunt Kate! Going to miss your generous spirit and your zest for life. Shortly after we moved back to Canada, we started receiving parcels from Arkansas, one of which was, I think it's fair to say, a little oversized. There were always books and smaller gifts, but on this occasion, as the huge parcel was opened, I think it's fair to say I was skeptical that an enormous, round, stuffed lamb, about the size of eight basketballs, was worth sending all that way, to a one-year-old who was maybe a quarter its size.
Well, very quickly I was proved wrong. Lamby became Bea's treasured friend, and has managed over the years to embark on a life of adventure. Lamby has been strapped into strollers, taken along on car rides, sleepovers, and occasionally, if I'm remembering correctly, I think Lamby braved the snow and went/was sent on a few toboggan rides. Lamby always maintained a friendly disposition despite the many times he/she was tossed up and down the stairs by both Bea and her grandad. Aunt Kate, you always had amazing instincts about what sparked a kid's imagination.
Sending love to all our Arkansas cousins, Rosie, Chris, Adrian, and the families. Big hugs to Auntie and to mom. Wish we could be there.
Love Luke, Nina and Beatrice.
There are no words to adequately describe the emotions I felt in caring for Kate and especially for the time spent with her during her last hours. I'll miss her and I'll miss her family. Chris, I'll cherish the times you kept not only her laughing, but me, too. Rosie, the number of times I've heard the Volkswagen bus story about you were too many to count! Adrian, you gave her such joy telling her about your trip to McDonald Observatory and how you remembered going there as a child. Becky, you're the best a sister can be. Kate is now in Heaven holding her sweet Momma's hand as in her final weeks she spoke of her. God bless you all with precious memories. She loved you dearly.
I worked with Ms. Lacy at George Junior High. She was so interesting and one of the smartest people I ever met. There was no stopping her in life. I could always tell that she loved teaching and being in the classroom. She was a great teacher and a wonderful friend to me. ❤️ Carla Torrijos
