Freida Kay Shick

Freida Kay Shick, 79, went home to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 6, 2022,

Kay was fondly known as "Lumpy" because her Grandma Hovis called her "her big ole lump of love."

Kay loved to sing and listen to gospel music. Prior to her injury, she loved spending time with her daughter, Mylisa at Myrtle Beach.

She was born March 27, 1943, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Jack L. Hovis and Helen Ray Hovis.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm Sunday, October 9, 2022, at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Road Gastonia, officiated by Minister Daniel Davis.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Burial will be at Bessemer City Memorial Cemetery.

Kay is survived by her son, David Kirby and wife, Suzanne; daughter, Mylisa Pinnell and husband, Chip; brother, Mike Hovis; sister, Pat Davis and husband Earl; grandchildren, Jeremy Eaves, Jordan Kirby and wife Roxanne; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Kay was preceded in death by her brother, Jack L. Hovis III and sister, Ramona Bridges.

Arrangements are with the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service, Gastonia.