Kay Lorraine Alexander Brown peacefully entered her heavenly home on July 8, 2026.
She was born on August 22, 1948, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to William E. Alexander, Jr. and Joyce Lorraine Petersen Alexander. A proud 1966 graduate of C.E. Byrd High School, she also attended Louisiana Tech University. Kay retired as a commercial property manager and, throughout her career, served in a variety of roles in real estate, oil and gas, and office management.
Her faith was the guiding force of her life. In her earlier years, she faithfully served her churches as a Sunday School teacher, choir director, and youth group leader, lovingly referring to those young people as “her kids” for many years afterward. She was always willing to step forward and serve wherever she was needed. Her strength, resilience, and unwavering faith during nine years of living with an LVAD were an inspiration to all who knew her.
Kay loved to travel and was especially fond of the beach or camping anywhere near the water. She and her beloved husband of 36 years, Lt. Tom Brown, shared countless adventures together, seeking out lighthouses, waterfalls, great food, and beautiful sunsets while making treasured memories along the way. She also embraced Tom’s passion for classic cars and drag racing, and through their years with Beat The Heat, Inc., they formed many lasting friendships.
She loved music, photography, curating antique booths, spending time with family and friends, and attending the many activities and events in which her children and grandchildren participated. She especially cherished her final years at The Oaks of Louisiana retirement community, where she found a wonderful circle of friends she affectionately called her “Oaks Folks Family.”
Kay is survived by her devoted husband, Thomas A. Brown; her daughter, Tara Kay Rainey Allday; her son, Steven Blake Rainey (Carrie); her grandchildren, Peyton Elizabeth Adcock Ward (Austin), Camden Alexander Rainey, Landry Nicole Rainey, and Owen Ridgley Rainey; her great-grandson, Leroy Dalton Ward; her brother, William H. “Bill” Alexander (Beth); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends, all of whom held a special place in her heart.
A visitation and memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Broadmoor Baptist Church in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Visitation: 10:00 a.m.
Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m.
The family extends its heartfelt appreciation to the LVAD Cardiology Unit at Baylor Scott & White in Dallas, Texas, and to the exceptional LVAD team at Willis Knighton North in Shreveport, Louisiana. Without their specialized care, advanced technology, and steadfast dedication, the past nine years of Kay’s life would not have been possible. We are eternally grateful.
Though she will be deeply missed, we rejoice in knowing she is healed, reunited with loved ones, and forever in the presence of her Savior.