Sister Kay McMullen, SNDdeN

April 12, 2018
 
Notre Dame Sister Kay McMullen, who entered the congregation in 1959, died March 12. She taught in Notre Dame schools in cities including San Francisco and Belmont.
 
She held an undergraduate degree in music and a graduate degree in early childhood education.
 
In 1979, Sister Kay’s work shifted from teaching to advocacy work on social justice and women’s issues in both Washington, DC and San Francisco, including working for the Commission on Social Justice for the San Francisco archdiocese.
 
In 2009, she celebrated her 50th year as a sister by serving for three months in South Africa and Zimbabwe.
 
“In the past four months, the courage and grace Sister Kay showed in dealing with glioblastoma, an especially aggressive form of cancer, was an inspiration to everyone who knew her,” the sisters said.
 
A funeral service will be celebrated April 13, 11 a.m. at the Province Center in Belmont. Remembrances may be made to Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, 1520 Ralston Ave., Belmont 94002.