Gwynette "Gwyn" McKay

Gwynette “Gwyn” McKay, 80, of Billings, MO went home to be with her Lord on November 3, 2022.  She was born on September 26, 1942, in St. Louis, MO, to William and Margaret (Eaves) Pratte.
Gwyn enjoyed being a Docent (tour guide) at the Little Rock Zoo throughout her life.  While volunteering at the zoo, Gwyn enjoyed teaching kids about all animals and wildlife.  She was also a dedicated Raptor Rehabilitator, taking in injured Birds of Prey and nursing them back to health.
Gwyn also loved aerobics, specifically rhythmic aerobics. She loved it so much that she became a certified rhythmic aerobics instructor.
Gwyn was an active Reach to Recovery volunteer for the Cancer Society of Little Rock, Arkansas. Gwyn eventually began teaching Reach to Recovery volunteer counselors all over Arkansas.
Gwyn loved all animals, especially her chickens and horses. She enjoyed being in nature and the outdoors. She enjoyed any fishing, mainly Fly Fishing.
Gwyn enjoyed bowling and was her bowling leagues president for a few years.
Gwyn was an active member of Hood United Methodist Church and sang in the church’s choir.
Gwyn always enjoyed entertaining people and making them laugh, especially her husband.  She was the life of any party or gathering.  Anyone that knew Gwyn loved her and enjoyed being around her.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her loving husband, James; son Jamie Mckay and his wife Michelle; daughter, Kelli Cox and her husband Donnie; two grandchildren Jay McKay and Haley Schneider; one great-grandson Leo Schneider, as well as other extended family and countless friends.
A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, November 8, 2022 from 5-7 p.m. at Meadors funeral Home in Republic.  Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at 10 a.m. at Hood United Methodist Church with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery.