Bluffton native Kay (Rodabaugh) Parent, 64 of Kettering, Ohio, died at her home, Jan. 14, 2013.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Franklin and Lois Rodabaugh and a sister, Rosanne Dolan. She graduated from Bluffton High School in 1966 and from Bluffton College in 1970.

She is survived by her husband, John; son Ty (Rosa) and their daughters, Sophia and Helen; daughter, Alison (Jeremy) Dee and their sons, Henry, Owen, and Charles; brothers, Fred (Patricia) Rodabaugh, and David (Christine) Rodabaugh; sisters, Karen Farmer, Dorothea Rodabaugh, and Lora (Robert) Haimes and their children.

A memorial service is planned at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, at Christ United Methodist Church, 3440 Shroyer Road, Kettering. There will be visitation at the church from 7 to 9 pm on Tuesday, Jan. 22, and one hour before the service on Wednesday.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in her memory be made to The Noble Circle Project (www.noblecircle.org). Tobias Funeral Home-Far Hills Chapel  in care of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.