June 29, 1936 – September 28, 2025
Kay Harris Gregory, 89, passed away peacefully in Austin on September 28, 2025. Born in McCamey, Texas, she lived a vibrant life filled with creativity, intelligence, and devotion to family and community.
A proud graduate of Brackenridge High School in San Antonio, Texas, as a young woman she attended Baylor University in Waco. Later, Kay earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and History and then a Master in Educational Psychology from Houston Baptist University. She pursued additional studies throughout her life—including law school at South Texas College of Law in Houston and became a licensed real estate agent in her 50s. She had a lifelong passion for learning, art, history, and counseling. Her career included roles as office manager, a high school teacher of art and history at Second Baptist High School in Houston, a high school guidance counselor at Alief Hastings in Houston, a licensed professional counselor in private practice in Brenham, Texas, and a mentor to numerous individuals throughout her life.
Kay married Dr. Eugene Bryan Gregory in 1956, and together they raised three children: Jeffrey Bryan, Krista Lyn, and Lee Alan. She was a dedicated wife and caregiver during Gene’s long illness, embodying strength and love.
Known for her humor, artistic talent, and intellectual curiosity, Kay restored historic homes, painted, sang in choirs, and even won the game show Concentration in 1966. She touched countless lives through her warmth, wisdom, and generosity of spirit.
Preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Dr. Eugene Bryan Gregory, she is survived by her children Bryan and his wife, Colleen, Krista and her husband, Ken, and Lee and his wife, Kelly, her grandchildren Suzanne, Laura and her husband, Russell, Caroline and her husband, Stephen, Julia and her husband, Sasa, and Colin, and four great grandchildren, Wyatt, Hudson, Lila, and Rhett, her nephew John and his husband, Matthew, nephew Richard and his wife, Susan, niece Laurie and her husband, Bryan and their daughter Alicia, and many dear friends and former students. Kay’s legacy of creativity, resilience, and love will live on in all who knew her.
Friends are cordially invited to the visitation with the family on Monday, October 6, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. with the funeral service to follow at 2:00 P.M at Jeter Memorial Funeral Home, 311 N. Friendswood Dr., Friendswood, Texas 77546. Interment will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to any three of Kay’s favorite charities: Habitat for Humanity, Doctors without Border/Medicos Sin Fronteras, or the Wounded Warriors Project.
23 thoughts on “Kay Harris Gregory”
Krista- so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Much love
Diana
Krista- I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. May you find comfort in the wonderful memories you shared together. Sending prayers to you and your family.
Dear Gregory Family,
Kay was a highly accomplished person who touched countless lives. You and all those that she touched are blessed. You all are in my prayers. May He help you heal.
Love,
Lou & Bankston Berdecia-Roberts
Krista, I am so sorry for your loss.
Krista, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother, Kay. May she rest in sweet repose and may your family have peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Krista,
Sending wishes to comfort your heart. Your mother was an amazing individual.
Thinking of you.
Livi
Krista & Bryan,
Deepest sympathies to both of you! May you find peace and comfort in the days ahead and always remember that your mother lives in your heart forever!
Much Love,
d’Arcey Scott
Krista,
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort for you and your family.
Krista and family,
I am so thankful you shared about your Mom’s passing. I was so blessed to know her for so many years. Such a great person and friend.
May you and your family receive God’s blessings from all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Thanks again for letting me know about her passing and bringing me up to date on her life. Much love😍.
Krista,
Im so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Krista – I am so sorry to hear about your mom. She was an amazing lady. Her smile was infectious and her heart was gracious. Will be thinking of you and your family.
Bryan and the rest of the Gregory family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I offer my prayers and my condolences .
Mike Arras
Bryan and the rest of the Gregory family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I offer my prayers and my condolences .
Mike
Prayers and thoughts with you all.
Bryan, Krista, Lee and families- my condolences on the loss of your mother who personified Grace and Marital commitment/ love with the loving care of your father until his death. I am blessed to have known her all these years and know she is happy reunited with your father once again!
We are so sorry for your loss. She was such a sweet neighbor.
Your mom brought the sparkle, laughter, gentle sass and life to classes at Second Baptist high school. So grateful for her teaching there and setting me up for friendship with her daughter and opening my eyes to a career as an LPC. She was unique, strong and inspiring. Grieving with you all —
Krista – I remember your mom as dignified, a gracious host, and a powerhouse of a human. My heart is with yours as you grieve. xoxo
Shared a good life with fond memories: as students at Baylor, at our weddings, visits to your farm, our ‘Girls Cruise’ , living on the Isand of Lake Travis and going to Movies / Dinner and other trips. Love you , had great times together!
Krista~
Thank you for the opportunity you and Ken gave me to meet your mom. What a lovely person and a blessing to celebrate her life.
Love you
Krista~ thank you and Ken for the opportunity to have met your mom. What lovely memories friends have shared in the celebration of her life.
Love you both.
Our hearts ache for the loss of Kay Gregory to her family, friends and community. It was such a pleasure to have known Kay, be her business partners for many years in Brenham and to share in her life. We always felt honored to hear about her family and to share her love and gratitude for having such cherished children and grandchildren and to be part of many memorable family events. It is our greatest wish for you to have peace during this time of grieving as I know she was always looking forward to the day she could be reunited with Eugene.
My condolences to your family. It was my absolute pleasure to know and care for your mom.