Kay E. Bashaw, 70, of Milan, passed away Thursday May 7, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Friends may express their sympathy at a drive through only visitation from 10-11am Monday, May 11, 2020 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Ave., Rock Island.  Due to public gathering restrictions you will be directed when you arrive, and you will not be permitted to exit or gather outside of your vehicle.  The family invites those who knew Kay to watch a live-streamed funeral service at 11:30 am Monday, May 11, 2020 by visiting www.wheelanpressly.com/live-stream. Private burial will be in Rock Island National Cemetery. Memorials may be left to the American Cancer Society.

Kay was born on March 28, 1950 to Dorothy and John Winterbottom. She married her valentine Jim Bashaw on February 14, 1970.

Kay worked at Illinois Bell and later retired from the former Franciscan Hospital. She was overjoyed to care for her grandchildren in her home. Her days were filled with joy and happiness, just watching them grow into the kids they are today. Kays true loves were her husband and her grandchildren. She enjoyed spending time with her friends, her card club girls and her special sleepovers with Bailey and Malia. Kay loved hosting get together's and made everyone feel welcome. She was a very giving person and had a wonderful sense of humor. Everyone loved Kay the minute they met her.

Left behind to cherish her memory are her husband, Jim; children, Bob and Tom Bashaw; honorary daughter, Brittany (Edward) Saldana; grandchildren, Arazi (Taylor) Love, Bailey and Malia Saldana; brother, John Winterbottom and sister, Linda (Jeff) Barns.