Obituary of Kym Duell Wills

Warrensburg: Kym Duell Wills, 56, of King St., passed away on July 13, 2009, at the Glens Falls Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous battle with breast cancer. Born on September 7, 1952 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Karl and Martha Ann “Tyke” (Pasco) Duell. Following her graduation from the Warrensburg Central School, she started her working career at various local restaurants in the area. Most recently, she was employed at the Sagamore Resort in Bolton Landing. She married John A. Wills on December 19, 1978, at which time they started their family in Saratoga, where she enjoyed her time as a stay at home mom, raising her children. Kym enjoyed collecting antiques, going to garage sales, traveling, skiing and working on her house, and most of all, her greatest times were spent cooking and having get-togethers with her family and friends. She was also a member of the Hi-Rock morning bowling league in Saratoga. Besides her parents, she is predeceased by her brother, Karl Duell III. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, John Wills of Saratoga; her daughters: Courtney Harris Naja and her son, Eli of Lake George; Shayla West and her husband, Jim of Queensbury; her son: Brett Wills and his companion, Abby Doyle of Warrensburg; her brothers: Terry Duell and his wife, Jill; Kent Duell and his wife, Glenda; and Dexter Duell and his wife, Rhonda, all of Warrensburg; along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends may call on Kym’s family from 4-7 pm, Friday, July 17, 2009 at the Alexander-Baker Funeral Home, 3809 Main St., Warrensburg. A memorial service will follow the visitation at 7 pm at the funeral home with Sister Linda Hogan of St. Cecilia’s RC Church, officiating. Kym requested that following the services, the celebration of her life continue with family and friends gathering at her home on King Street in Warrensburg. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the doctors and nurses at the C.R. Wood Cancer Center, and the staff in Tower 2 of the Glens Falls Hospital. They would also like to thank Dr. Savage and his staff at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. In lieu of flowers, donations in Kym’s memory may be made to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 2600 Network Blvd., Suite 300, Frisco, TX 75034 Please visit www.alexanderfuneralhomes.com for online guest book, condolences, and directions.