Kay Cynthia Spafford McMahan age 73 a resident of Footville, Ohio.

Passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at her home in Footville, Ohio.

Born December 31, 1933 in Footville, Ohio to Virginia Lewis (Brock) & Erval Ainsworth Spafford.

Married John Thresher McMahan Jr. on March 23, 1962, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. During their marriage they moved from Geneva-on-the-Lake to Footville to help manage The Spafford Farm.

Employed as an elementary school teacher for several years at Silver Lake, Ohio.

She was a 1952 graduate of Andrews School for Girls and graduated from Kent State University in 1956 with a B.S. in Education. She was an avid tennis and card player, and enjoyed quilting, gardening, and bowling. She devoted her life to her family and the farm. Kay was a 25-year survivor of breast cancer and counseled other cancer patients. She was strong in her beliefs and was always willing to stand up for them. She was a unique individual and her family and friends will miss her greatly.

She is survived by her Husband of 45 years John Thresher McMahan Jr.; her Children John Thresher McMahan III, Jennifer Ivol McMahan, Robert (Robin) Spafford McMahan, Rachel (Timothy) Kay McMahan-Queen, Sarah (Ronald) Brock Catalucci; Grandchildren John ?Jake? Thresher McMahan IV & Virginia Rose Catalucci.

She was preceded in death by Her parents, Virginia Lewis & Erval Ainsworth & Brother, Robert George Spafford.

There will be a private family burial.

Final Resting Place will be at Footville Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers or cards please make a donation to The American Cancer Society, 10501 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44105 or Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 East 185 Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44119.

Arrangements are being handled by The Behm Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, 175 S. Broadway, Geneva, Ohio 44041.