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Kay Kaplan Thigpen

07-24-1941 - 09-20-2021

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

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Louise Grant posted a condolence

Saturday, October 9, 2021

Lori, Marc, and Erin, I was so sad to hear of the loss of that force of nature known as your mom recently. I always admired her strength and resilience, and (you may not have been aware of this) she was an important female role model to me during high school and long after as I worked at Kingfisher and attended plays at Trustus. Watching her taught me a lot about standing up for things I believed in and not letting people run over me. Although she often liked to show a gruff exterior, we know there was actually an exquisite diamond just underneath the surface with Kay. She really was just something else! I will miss her dearly, as I know the Columbia community will. Having lost my mom in 2015, I'll be thinking of you all as you make this adjustment. I can say it's just so damned hard to lose your mom, especially if you were close, but we shall survive! Feel free to get in touch via FB if you'd like to talk more about it. I have a couple of books that helped me after my mom died. Love to you all -- Louise

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Louise Harrell Grant planted a tree in memory of Kay Thigpen

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

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Lori, Marc, and Erin, my thoughts are with you all at the loss of your mom. She helped grow us all up and meant so much to everyone in the community. Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree

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Nancy Kauffman posted a condolence

Monday, September 27, 2021

Kay and Jim gave Columbia a wonderful gift with Trustus. Thank you for many enjoyable hours! Chuck and Nancy Kauffman

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Sarah Hammond planted a tree in memory of Kay Thigpen

Saturday, September 25, 2021

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With love- Lorenzo planted a tree in memory of Kay Thigpen

Thursday, September 23, 2021

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Anne Rawls posted a condolence

Thursday, September 23, 2021

While I did not know Kay personally, I have enjoyed Trustus Theatre for many years. Thank you Kay, your legacy lives on.

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

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My heart broken, is a heart imprinted. Kay and Jim were instrumental in assiting, teaching, and empowering me throughout my time working with them. More than anything, their gift of love and open welcome is a heartprint emblazoned within my core. To the family, I send my love and light for peace and comfort through this transition.

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Sue and Jerry Kline planted a tree in memory of Kay Thigpen

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

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Kay was very special. Our sincerest condolences to the family. Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree

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Jeanine Cully Marsh posted a condolence

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Kay, like Jim, was simply amazing. I so enjoyed getting to know them. There was always enough love for everyone.

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Kamili Posted Sep 24, 2021 at 8:17 AM

Kay will be missed. Always appreciated her warm hugs and her wry wit. :)

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

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Kay was an amazing woman all the way around! She was absolutely the best and was the best theatre mom to my son , Chad. They had a special bond! Kay could never say enough good things about Chad to me and my husband. She was there cheering him on as he carried on her legacy at Trustus Theatre. Our hearts are rich for having known het and she will never be forgotten! You rest now Kay with your wonderful husband , Jim. Fly high! Love you for always! Debby Henderson

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

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Elizabeth Smith posted a condolence

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Kay was a role model to anyone who knew her. Aside from being extraordinarily strong, despite her diminutive stature. She willingly shared her strength and courage with others. As the adage goes, "You don't know what you've got till it's gone!" This is especially true of Kay Thigpen! I wish I could spend more time with her... she was a gift!

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