Eva Kay Harrington, 76, of Joplin, Mo., died Friday, November 26, 2021 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Born July 14, 1945 in Yuba, California, Kay was the daughter of Frank and Maxine (Dainty) Beauchamp. They preceded her in death. In addition to her parents and husband, Kay was also preceded in death by sisters, Frances John and Theresa Beauchamp; and brother-inlaw Ralph Thomas.
As a young girl Kay moved with her family from California to Kansas where Kay graduated from Cherokee County Rural High School with the class of 1963. She was a hard worker and worked many years for Cardinal Scale before retiring.
Kay and Eugene Claire Harrington, Jr. were united in marriage June 20, 1964 in Columbus. Together they shared 47 precious years together before his passing October 12, 2011.
When she wasn’t working, Kay focused on family. She was a wonderful mother to two children and grandmother to five grandchildren. She was the caretaker for all, always putting others needs before her own. She loved spending time in the kitchen cooking, making German chocolate cake, bread and cookies. Holidays and family gatherings were especially important to Kay. She was an avid reader and loved to make and give away throw blankets. Kay was also known to give to others orange chocolate candy, a tradition that her husband Eugene started and she continued. Kay cherished the time spent and memories created with family and friends. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Kay is survived by her son, John Harrington (wife, Nancy); daughter, Tina Surgi (husband, Paul); grandchildren, Nathan Harrington (wife, Michelle), Dustin Harrington (fiancé, Karen), Justin Harrington, Theresa Surgi-Harrison (husband Chris), Aaron Surgi (wife, Katheryn); sisters, Beckie Thomas, Wanda Reed (husband, Roger); brother, Edward Beauchamp; brother-in-law, Bob John; together with a host of extended family and friends.
Funeral services are planned for Thursday at 12 p.m.. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Reverend Francisco “Paco” Gordillo officiating. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.. at Parker Mortuary Chapel.