Kay Lorraine Strong Nicolas

August 29, 1947 - October 7, 2020

KAY LORRAINE STRONG NICOLAS 1947 – 2020 Kay Lorraine (Hull) Strong Nicolas, age 73 of Bellevue, NE passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at her residence. She was born on August 29, 1947 to George Alex and Minerva “Mickey” Louise (Royer) Hull at St. Mary’s Hospital in Nebraska City, NE. She was raised on her family’s farm near Rock Bluffs, NE. She attended Rock Bluffs School and graduated from Nehawka High School with the class of 1965. Kay attended business school, worked, and raised her children. She later attended and graduated from Bellevue University with a Bachelors of Arts in English. She worked at Northup Grumman in Omaha, NE in the quality assurance department for many years as a technical writer. She loved to write and had poetry published in a Nebraska anthology. Kay was a loving wife, mother, grandma, and a homemaker. She is survived by her husband: Harold Nicolas of Bellevue, NE; two sons: Donald Strong of Murray, NE; Marc Strong and husband Michael Nicosia of Denver, CO; step-son: Michael Nicolas of Omaha, NE; step-daughter: Cheryl Welsh and husband Mark of Pembroke Pines, FL; three grandchildren: Jacob Strong, Marty Strong, and Shelby Strong; five step-grandchildren: Kai Nicolas, Rory Nicolas, Katelyn Welsh, Jayna Welsh, and Hayden Welsh; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends. Kay is preceded in death by her parents, George and Minerva Hull and sister, Mary Eraas. A Visitation will be held from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Roby Funeral Home in Plattsmouth. A Rosary will be held at 6:00 P.M., on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Roby Funeral Home in Plattsmouth. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 A.M., on Monday, October 12, 2020 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Matthew Gutowski officiating. *COVID-19 guidelines will be followed at the mortuary and church.* The Pallbearers will be Donald Strong, Marc Strong, Jacob Strong, Marty Strong, Michael Nicosia, and Michael Nicolas. Her Final Resting Place will be at Rock Bluffs Cemetery in Plattsmouth. Memorials to the Family (A suitable charity will be chosen at a later date). Services entrusted to Roby Funeral Home, 346 Ave. A, Plattsmouth, NE 68048 (402) 296-3123 robyfuneralhome.com