Autumn Kay Watkins Hanshaw, age 49, of Catlettsburg, Kentucky, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026, at her residence.
She was born Saturday, November 20, 1976, in Boyd County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Charles Watkins and Mary Ferguson Spurlock.
Kay will be remembered for her joyful spirit and the laughter she brought into every room. She had a love for reality TV shows, enjoyed learning and trying new recipes, and rarely started her day without a good cup of coffee in hand. Kay had a natural gift for making people laugh and feel at ease, and her sense of humor was one of her greatest treasures. Above all, she cherished spending time with her family and friends creating memories.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Sally Watkins.
Kay is survived by one son, Derick David Young of Proctorville, Ohio; four daughters, Miranda (Mike) Burchett of Olive Hill, Kentucky, Haleigh (Dillon) Duncil of Hazel Green, Kentucky, Hannah (Christopher) Brown of Olive Hill, Kentucky, Mary Young of Ashland, Kentucky; 9 grandchildren, Lily, Mia, Gracie, Palmer, Sutton, Ian, Lukas, Riley, Owen; two brothers, Scott (Beth) Ferguson of Ashland, Kentucky, Jason Donald of Huntington, West Virginia; one sister, Amanda (Mark) Black of Ashland, Kentucky, along with many other family and friends who will sadly miss her.
Funeral services will be held 7 p.m., Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Globe Funeral Chapel, 17277 West US Hwy 60, Olive Hill, Kentucky, with Brother Roger Dale Watkins officiating. Burial will follow at a later date in Hanshaw Cemetery.
Friends may visit after 6 p.m., Tuesday, January 6, 2026, until the service hour at Globe Funeral Chapel.
Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill, Kentucky, is honored to serve the family of Autumn Kay Watkins Hanshaw.
