Kay believes that membership scholarships and camperships are the most meaningful because of the opportunities they provide for girls. Kay has been a member of Cahaba Girl Scout Council, Tombigbee Girl Scout Council, Pelican Girl Scout Council, Cross Timbers Girl Scout Council, and she is now a Lifetime Member of Girl Scouts.
She worked as an adapted physical education specialist in Caddo Parish School System for 20 years before moving back to Alabama where she worked for the Tombigbee Girl Scout Council. As a dedicated volunteer, Kay has received her Thanks Badge II.