Sherryn Kay Hobson

Sherryn Kay Hobson, lovingly known as Kay, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 73. Born on a leap day—February 29, 1952—in Detroit, Michigan, Kay lived a life defined by love, generosity, and an adventurous spirit. Though rooted in small-town Arkansas, Kay’s soul was far too big to stay in one place. Over the years, she made homes in Michigan, Arizona, Arkansas, Tennessee, Washington, and Oklahoma, traveling the world and touching lives wherever she went. Kay was the proud and devoted mother of four daughters, each of whom reflects her strength, compassion, and fierce love. She poured her heart into raising her family, and her legacy lives on in the generations who follow her. Her life’s work was one of service. She retired from Bank of America in TN. Kay dedicated many years to foster care, where her home became a sanctuary for children in need. She often said that while some people adopt stray animals, she adopted stray people—and she loved each one like her own. Her heart had no limits, offering each one a sense of belonging, safety, and unconditional love. Kay was also a loving sister to seven siblings and found immense joy in being “Aunt Kay” to countless nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mae and Burl Britton ; her brothers, Jim Britton, Don Britton and Lee Britton ; sisters-in-law Peggy Britton and Charlotte Britton; brother-in-law Jim Willis; her chosen sister, Vicki George; and the father of her daughters, Jim Eaton. She is survived by her beloved husband, Tony Hobson; daughters Pam (Paul) Glass of Tulsa, OK, Lisa (John) Hurtado of Aberdeen, NC, Stephanie (Wayne) Jones of Pontoon, AR, and Rhiannon Eaton (Greg Fulford) of Gore, OK; grandchildren Jonathan Adams, Miranda Adams (Jeremy Wilkerson) , Megan Hurtado, Tyler Hurtado, Lindsey (Victor) Whicher, Travis Abbott, Sienna Eaton, and Cheyenne Kirk; and great-grandchildren Elliana Whicher, Haven Abbott, and Presley Kirk. She is also survived by her siblings Larry Britton, Ray (Lori) Britton, Carol (Gary) Burk, and Doris Willis, along with a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and dear friends who were truly more like family. A Celebration of Life will be held on August 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at East Point Cemetery in London, Arkansas, followed by a gathering at the London City Community Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Kay’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Society and your local Foster Agency honoring her spirit of compassion and care. Cremation services provided by Serenity Funeral and Crematory Tulsa , OK

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Sherryn Kay Hobson

February 29, 1952 - June 23, 2025