Carol Ann McKay, 79, of Pensacola passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2015. Carol has ended her life's journey and has now joined her beloved life partner Kevin. Her journey began February 5, 1936 in the small town of Finnemore, Wisconsin. As she became an adult, she married young and was blessed with four children. Her 2nd beginning began when she met Kevin E. McKay. The year was 1981. Although they traveled the world, they put their roots down in Pensacola, Florida. Carol then fulfilled her life's dream of becoming a Registered Nurse. During her career in nursing, she touched many lives. After retiring and the loss of her husband, she spent time with family and friends, always giving from her heart her love and friendship. Having survived many battles concerning her health, God finally has called her home. Carol McKay, wife, mother, friend was loved by many and will be missed by all. She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband, Dr. Kevin E. McKay, MAJ, USA, ret. Her survivors include her four children; Suellen Vacula, Karen M. Hall, Walter E. Schmeling, III and Nancy A. Gebert; her grandchildren, Brian E. Vacula, Melissa A. Breitenstein, Sheila M. Johnson, Ronald M. Olson, Stephanie A. Schmeling, Patrick M. Behnke and Dayna M. Brogdon; great grandchildren, Shelby Vacula, Anthony Vacula, Devin Breitenstein, Alexis Breitenstein, Logan Johnson, Christian Behnke, Christina Behnke and Finn Brogdon. Carol is also survived by her three siblings; Richard Opelt, Michael Ziegenhagen and Barbara Schwallier. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 9am Friday, August 28, 2015 from the Lady of Loretta Chapel aboard NAS, Pensacola with Fr. Peter McLaughlin celebrant. Burial will follow at 10:15am at Barrancas National Cemetery also aboard NAS, Pensacola. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society, 5 N. "Q" St., Pensacola, FL 32505 or the Wounded Warrior Project, P. O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 www.woundedwarriorproject.org Special thanks are given to Dr. Thomas Tan, who cared for Carol for more than 20 years. He was more than her doctor, he was her friend.