Kay (Ayers) Pfluke, 59 of Avon, gained her wings on July 15th, 2024, within her home, after a courageous battle against glioblastoma multiforme (brain cancer), since August 2023.
She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Philip Joe Pfluke, and her three children, Jessica (James) White, Katelyn (Andrew) Schubmehl, and Carrie Pfluke (Kyle W.). Her grandchildren will forever be looking up to her – Errynn Ryleigh White, Emeila Jayne Schubmehl, and Herman John Schubmehl – as she assists them navigate each twist and turn of life.
She is predeceased by her parents, Neil & Ethel Ayers. Kay was the youngest of six siblings; Neil (Kim) Ayers of Avon, Larry (Sandy) Ayers of Avon, Bob (Patricia) Ayers of Avon, Randy (Deb) Ayers of Avon, and Janet Huhn of Farmington. She also has many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews, who she loved dearly.
Staying within her home through the battles, she was graciously cared for by family members, her amazing church family, the powerful community within Avon, and her amazing nurse and aide, from the Livingston County Hospice team.
Kay was a passionate employee of U of R, for over 35 years, within the Uro-Gynecology department. She took pride in her work at the office, helping each patient and assisting the doctors with procedures. She loved listening to country music, baking Christmas cookies with her children and grandchildren, harvesting vegetables from the garden that her and her husband planted each year, canning her infamous tomato soup, raising chickens, reading, crocheting blankets, and loved cheering for the Green Bay Packers.
She will be deeply missed by all the lives she has touched.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The First Presbyterian Church of Avon and “Adding Candles” – a non-for-profit organization that supports Brain Cancer Research, within the Rochester area.
Services will be held on Saturday, July 27th, at 10:00 a.m.
The First Presbyterian Church of Avon
5605 E. Avon Lima Road
Avon, 14414 NY
My sympathy extends to Kay’s family. I had the privilege of working with her from 2001 to 2024. She was an amazing coworker with a strong work ethic. She took pride in her work
and iit showed. she was. She was so kind, caring and compassionate Our patients loved her as did her coworkers.
Kay and Joe raised some amazingly strong women to follow in her footsteps. I know it meant everything to her to have them close by her side throughout her courageous battle with cancer.
Her faith was strong and I know she will be watching over her loved ones from above.. R.I.P. Kay. You will be missed dearly.
Kay was always an amazing work partner. We both were longstanding employees in the UR Obgyn department. What I didn’t know how to do Kay did. She was such a team player and i always enjoyed sharing stories of our families and life in general. God bless you Kay. You are so missed but the legacy you leave of your daughters and Joe is a tribute to all that life is about. Kindness to others, love , and family ❤️
My deepest condolences to the Pfluke family.
I worked with Kay at Urogynecology at the U of R for close to 20 years. I loved working with Kay. She was kind to patients, inquisitive and eager to broaden her knowledge . Kay would think ahead and was doing so much more than just her job. She was a great team player.
Kay was so proud of her family and full of love for them. She was a person who touched lives and made a difference.
Kay was not only my little sister but someone you could go to for anything. She and I fought like sisters did when we were growing up. But we never stayed angry and always said we loved each other. She handled this cancer like she did everything in her life. She was brave till the end. Now she can relax and r.i.p. she will greatly be missed. Love you sis
Love & condolences to Kay’s family. In high school, Kay was one of the first to greet me & make me feel welcome as a new freshman. She had a way of making others feel comfortable. Fast-forward a few decades at U of R, Kay conducted my patient intake interview. She was the same kind, listening ear who made me feel safe to share my medical issues. I was so grateful to see her. What a great life & family God gave to Kay. Much love to all, Cathy Raynor
My heart goes out to you all. My relationship to Kay and the Ayers family goes way back to our childhood. I was the ring bearer and Kay was the flower girl in Kay’s older brother Larry’s wedding. Girls and women get excited about weddings. Being a third-grade boy, I didn’t see it that way. BUT Kay and Janet made it a very fun night. Spending most of the summer at Conesus Lake swimming as much as we could. Spending the 4th of July at my Aunt Betty and Uncle Bill’s. We always had something going on as kids. We didn’t have much, but our families always made sure we had something to do. It was fun growing up back then. I feel terrible that we have lost touch over the years. Kayanne and Janet both showed up at my brother Larry’s Memorial service in 2011. I was very grateful to see them. I have a couple of coincidences that I have in my life that I will never forget my friend Kay. I remember when we were kids that somebody probably an adult called her “Minnie.” My daughter’s first kitten she called Minnie. I immediately told her and my wife that is Kayanne Ayers nickname. The other coincidence is that my daughter’s birthday is the same as Kay’s, December 6th. I can assure you that Kay will always be remembered. RIP my friend, so very sorry we fell out of touch.