PRIOR ~ Kay Elizabeth

Born Wednesday April 29, 1953. Passed away Monday June 29, 2026.

Peacefully passed away unexpectedly on June 29, 2026.

Aged 73 years.

Dearly loved wife of Merv.

Loving mother and mother-in-law of Lee and Theresa, Brendan and Linda,

Glen and Michelle, Adrian and Wizette.

Cherished Nan of Jessica and Claire, Joshua & Rhylee; Breanna, Aiden and Heath;

Amelia, Gregory and Adrielle.

“Forever in our Hearts”

Funeral notice

Service

Tuesday July 07, 2026 - 1:30 pm

William Sheahan Funerals Chapel, cnr High Street & Murradoc Road, Drysdale

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Family and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service for Mrs Kay Elizabeth Prior to be held in our Chapel, cnr High St & Murradoc Rd, Drysdale on TUESDAY (July 7, 2026) commencing at 1.30pm.

Private Cremation.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Kay to the Andrew Love Cancer Centre would be appreciated.  Please see link below: https://www.mycause.com.au/charity/446/BarwonHealthFoundationAndrewLoveCancerCentre

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Tributes

  1. You will be missed MUM. I would like give Merv and the the Prior family I big SCOUTING hug.
    Thank you for allowing us to take over you home and your lives. Many weekends were spent camping or just a world wind of teenagers coming in and eating the house empty, like a swarm of locusts.
    You have touched many people's lives and made them better people.

    Thank you for everything that you did for me.

    Yours in Scouting
    ❤️ you MUM
    Mick Nyssen

    Michael Nyssen

    July 07, 2026 8:44 am

  2. A beauful shining light you will shine bright in the sky instead of close by. You gave so much love in our childhood and will miss chatting with you Aunty Kay.
    I picture you with mum and Uncle Allan looking over us all.
    Sending love to Uncle Merv, the boys and the extended family.

    Bernadette Playford

    July 06, 2026 11:02 am

  3. Merv and all the Prior family we are thinking of you all. My thoughts and condolences are thinking of you all in this time of your sorrow.

    Matthew Adams

    July 05, 2026 8:35 pm

  4. Sincere condolences to merv and family she was such a lovely lady from your friends from Portarlington caravan Park in our thoughts and prayers Frank and Tess Cassar.

    Teresa Cassar

    July 05, 2026 9:06 am

  5. Condolences to Merv and all the Prior family. Thinking of you all. Kay will be missed, especially at Portarlington Caravan Park.
    Andrew and Carol Brincat

    Andrew Brincat

    July 04, 2026 1:51 pm

  6. Merv and all the Prior family we are thinking of all. Our thoughts and condolences are with all. Marie and I are thinking of you in this time of your sorrow.
    Laurie and Marie.

    Laurie Rayment

    July 03, 2026 2:18 pm

  7. Thank you for being the loveliest neighbour for most of my life. I’m so grateful that our friendship continued through the years and that you were able to meet our boys and be apart of the life we created.

    Your kindness, warmth and beautiful spirit will never be forgotten. Your memory will be cherished always, and you will be deeply missed.

    Until we meet again. ❤️

    Love always,
    Kayla, Kaine, Miller & Cole xx

    Kayla Norman

    July 03, 2026 10:41 am

  8. Kay you will be dearly missed by all your camping friends in 1st/2nd/3rd avenues P.A.May you now Rest in Peace dear friend.
    Deepest Sympathy to Merv and family.
    Jackie,Mick and Scott and all the gang in Port Arlington Caravan Park.

    Mrs Jackie Davison

    July 03, 2026 9:36 am

  9. Sweet dreams Kay 💕
    Thank you for all the love and precious memories we have shared over the years.

    Our heartfelt condolences are with the entire Prior family as they try to navigate their new way of living without their Matriarch

    All our love,
    Sarah, Nathaniel & Ollie xx

    🕊️ Until we meet again 🕊️

    Sarah Diana

    July 02, 2026 4:50 pm

  10. Thank you for the beautiful memories. I will miss our chats—you never once complained about anything. Portarlington will never be the same without you. Rest in peace. You will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.

    Debbie And Tim

    July 02, 2026 10:21 am

  11. It’s see you later Aunty Kay not goodbye.
    Together with Uncle Merv and the boys you gave me many of my best childhood memories camping boating hiking and yabbying at the lakes. We sure had fun.

    So great to re connect recently and you sharing everything you love about the Bellarine. I absolutely enjoyed our chats and look forward to trying all the places you recommended soon.

    My heartfelt condolences to all the PRIOR family and friends. Aunty Kay had a big impact on my life she will be missed but never forgotten 💕🙏

    Narrelle Cook

    July 01, 2026 7:05 pm