Pfortmiller, Kay Ellen met her Lord Jesus Christ in heaven September 7, 2013. Kay was born June 22, 1953 in Wichita, Kansas. Kay graduated from Wichita State University. She loved teaching and taught at Discovery Place Preschool for 25 years. Kay also worked as a graphic design artist; was a social worker for families in crisis for Wichita SRS; and served as a live-in house parent at the Wichita Children's Home. Kay loved working with and helping young children. Kay's joyful enthusiasm and loving ways were always a blessing. Kay's family and her church were very important to her. She taught children's Sunday School at First Evangelical Free Church, and at a mission church in the Hilltop area. Kay served as a Bible Club volunteer for World Impact of Wichita, and participated in a mission trip to Mexico. Kay was preceded in death by her parents, Hugo and Delores Pfortmiller. Kay enjoyed painting as a hobby. Having strong friendships with others and a saving faith in Jesus Christ was of utmost importance. Survivors include her brother, Don Pfortmiller of Wichita; sister, Ruth Fick of Oklahoma City; nephews, Tim Fick and Mike Fick and their families of Oklahoma City; uncle, Paul Pfortmiller and cousins of Wichita. Services will be held at First Evangelical Free Church (1825 N. Woodland, Wichita, KS 67208) at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16, 2013. Memorial gifts to: First Evangelical Free Church, Children's Ministries or Good Shepherd Hospice, 439 N. McLean Blvd., Ste 100, Wichita, KS 67203.