I have many memories of Mrs. Hall growing up. She had a special sparkle that I loved. She was magic to watch tell a story, and she was never without one. The frog pond with Irises was always something I looked for in her yard. (Even though she hated it when I went near it!) And I can't see an Iris today without thinking of her. As an adult, I respected her giving spirit, and love of history. She had a great impact on my life, and I will always be grateful. I am so very sorry for your loss, I know she will be missed.

I remember sitting in the kitchen, at the small table by the back door, eating a sandwich and drinking a coke. Mesmerized by the colored glass and trinkets while looking out the windows at "the annex". I could see the whole kitchen from my chair and fell in love with the decor. I'll never forget that kitchen. Since my first house, my kitchen has always been Delftware, it reminds me of you. I'm honored to have some of your personal pieces to display. You and Grandpa are in my heart forever.

Don DeLeeuw, Son of Madolin Hall and oldest Grandson

Rich

Sorry to hear about your Mom. I have good memories of her and your Dad at Briny. They were a great asset there. It is a beautiful video that is posted here.

Barbara and Nate

I would like to thank all who have been supportive in my parent’s endeavors of community and history. Catharine was an avid reader at night and I would know when she fell asleep when her book hit the floor. Family camping trips were always educational with local history and learning to work together. They got their strengths from their companionship and communication, their beliefs and religion, and patience, cooperation, and acceptance of each other’s needs and interests.

I first met Kay when I joined the old Howell Historical Society, back in the mid 1990's.

She was such a lovely person! Kay treated new members and everyone else with kindness, respect, and helpfulness. She was very knowledgeable about local history and happy to pass on what she knew.

Kay and her husband Charles were very dedicated and hard working in helping to preserve the MacKenzie House and the old Ardena Schoolhouse. I can still remember seeing them dressed in their period costumes, happily welcoming visitors and sharing stories about the historic buildings.

Missing you terribly, Grandma (and Grandpa, too)

I have many snippets of memories, but my favorite is when I visited them both in Florida (made the drive from Texas by myself, since husband was in Iraq and was going to be home for R&R two months later). She had me guess her full legal name. Imagine her surprise when I rattled it off! I then explained that I had memorized the name that was written on the underside of the card table we inherited from her Mom (Toots).

~ eldest granddaughter, Annette (Hall) Rogers

Kay was part of that tapestry of long, and well respected educators who made Ardena such a wonderful place for kids to learn a grow. I’m sure her family will be comforted by wonderful memories.

Andy Rinko

I have wonderful memories of working with Kay at Ardena! She was an enthusiastic promoter for her library and her historical work as well! I can still hear her beautiful voice and see her fantastic smile. Love to the family.