Jacksonville- Kay Elizabeth Brown, 78, passed away on October 14, 2026, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born January 22, 1948, in Bellevue, Ohio, Kay was a loving mother and registered nurse who served 34 years in healthcare. She worked at Onslow Memorial Hospital for 26 of those years as a dedicated nurse manager of the third and fourth floors. She was recognized as “Manager of the Year” twice and went on to become Assistant Director of Nursing shortly before her retirement.

She is survived by her daughters, Heather Choate (Mike) of Jacksonville and Courtney Brown of Wilmington; and brothers, Jon Yundt and Dennis Yundt both of Ohio; preceded in death by her parents Charles and Evelyn Yundt, brother Gary Yundt and the love of her life Dr. Takey Crist.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center in Wilmington, NC.