Gertrude Alice Kay
1884–1939 (age 55)
Illustrator
Biography
Gertrude Alice Kay, born in 1884, garnered admiration for her imaginative illustrations that graced magazines and storybooks across the early twentieth century. Her rich imagination and warm, expressive renditions of characters and scenes brought delight to readers of all ages.
The artistic spirit that guided her brushstrokes remains a gentle inspiration for future artists, and those who visit Alliance City Cemetery remember her as a creative soul who embraced beauty in every detail.