Kay Walker Noda

Sherlyn Kay Walker Noda, age 74, of Live Oak, FL passed away peacefully Monday, April 12, 2021 at her daughter’s residence in Trenton, FL Kay was born in Fort Myers, Florida to Luther and Clara Walker. Raised in Cross City, Florida, she spent much of her youth enjoying fishing and hunting with her family. She was of Baptist faith and very active in church activities, sports and music. Even at an early age, Kay recognized her life’s calling to help others. This ultimately became the foundation for her life. After high school Kay became a registered nurse, graduating from the second ever graduating R.N. class of Lake City community College. Her work led her to the Tampa area where she then met her husband Jack. The Noda’s enjoyed many successful years owning a Badcock Home Furnishing store in Eastman, Georgia while Kay continued her nursing career. She also spent many hours supporting her children in their activities. She was the ultimate softball, football and baseball Mom. Never missing a game, she was forever the taxi driver, cheerleader and of course nurse. Eventually the family moved back to Florida and lived in Live Oak. With a desire to improve patient care and to pass on knowledge learned in the field, in 2008 Kay opened Quest Training Services, a nursing assistant program. The program Kay designed helped approximately two thousand people earn CNA certifications and enabled them to have a better future. She considered her student’s journey part of her own. It was her life’s passion and a God given gift to teach others. Kay was a devoted wife and a loving mother and grandmother. She not only wanted the very best for her family, but for her students and everyone with whom she came in contact. She is survived by her husband of 52 years – Jack Noda of Live Oak, FL; 1 Daughter – Shelleen Hunt (Noda) of Trenton, FL; 2 Sons – Alex Noda of Cedar Key, FL and Micah Noda (Amanda) of Trenton, FL; 4 Grandchildren – Isabella Noda, Titus Noda, Silas Noda and Ava Noda; 1 Sister – Kitty Walker Tew of Trenton, FL; 1 Nephew – John Ross (Cindy) of Trenton, FL; 2 Great Nephews – Thomas Ross and Andrew Ross. Funeral services for Kay will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, April 17, 2021 at the Rick Gooding Funeral Home Cross City Chapel, with Pasto Rocky McKinley officiating. Interment will follow in Cross City Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Arrangements have been placed under the care of the Rick Gooding Funeral Home Cross City Chapel, with locations in Cross City 352-498-5400 and Chiefland 352-493-0050. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com

Kay Walker Noda

November 12, 1946 - April 12, 2021