Obituary
Alice “Kay” Shomate, age 65, of Ormond Beach passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017. She was a graduate of Mainland High School in 1969 and received her B.A. degree from Warner Southern College, in 1997 and her M.A. degree from University of Phoenix in 2004. In her personal life, Kay loved crafting and received many awards for her artistic talents including being selected by the Florida crafters guild to have an ornament displayed on the 1993 Clinton’s White House Blue Room Christmas tree. Kay’s artistic talents were many, and she was an extremely accomplished potter, paper maker, cake decorator, floral designer, and seamstress. She was an avid reader and scholar and beloved mother, sister and friend to her colleagues. In the community, Kay served as President of the Trails HOA for 2 years. During her professional career she worked at Daytona College in the Library department and more recently at Embry-Riddle University in the online division. She is survived by her mother Patricia Edgar; sister Rebecca “Susan” Hockenberry; and daughter Suzanne Shomate. A celebration of life service will be held at The Casements: 25 Riverside Dr, Ormond Beach, FL 32176 on Saturday July 22, 2017. Celebration of life service to be held at 6:00 p.m. The family would like to express our thanks for the wonderful help and support provided by Embry-Riddle University and its staff.
Kay and I were in touch (by email) several times this spring and her death came as a shock. I count her as a long-time, on-line friend and I will miss her very much.
Rest in peace, Kay.
She worked diligently with me to transition from face-to-face instruction at ERAU-Shaw AFB in Sumter, SC. One of the nicest complements she afforded me was to serve as an example of online teaching in the Ten Year Reaffirmation SACSCOC visit. Kay was one that would follow policy with kindness. She certainly demonstrated servant leadership.
When I lost both of my parents within a 16 month period of time, she was understanding when I needed to take time away from instruction.
Kay will be greatly missed. My family will continue to pray for your family during this time of change.
Kay was the one for years that helped me anytime I had a question and would help me anytime I needed it. She was truly there for me and my students anytime I needed her. She will be greatly missed.
I will miss your help and uplifting spirit. God hold you and love you until we meet again.
Kay was my quality manager for many years. She always had something positive to say and always encouraged me and my online adjuncts. She will be sorely missed.
This is Emily with a blanket and basket Kay gave her. We still love both!