Kay Diane Bodick, age 81, died Wednesday morning, March 20, 2019, in her home in Free Soil, MI.  She was born, May 18, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Lucille (Bourlier) and Kenneth Calkins. Kay married James Jay Bodick on February 13, 1958, in Detroit and raised four children in Livonia, Michigan.

She was always a loving and giving person, always putting others above herself.  Kay was dedicated to all family and friends.

She had a great love of dogs, which moved her to create a successful dog grooming shop in the 80’s.

Later, Kay and her husband retired to Muskegon Lake, where she lived until 2013.

Kay was preceded in death by her husband James and sons, Mitchel and James Jr.

She is survived by her son, Mark; daughter, Marlea; grandchildren, Jesse, Chelsea, Steely and KayAnna; great-grandchildren, Sara Beth and Jessica; brother, Carl; sisters-in-law, Donna and Mary; and dear life-long friend, Evelyn.

To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Kay’s online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com