Kay Gaines. With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved Kay on December 9, 2020.  Kay was a loving mother, wife, and friend to all whose lives she touched.

Karen Kay Swim Gaines was born in El Dorado, Arkansas on July 31st, 1952, to L.E. Swim Jr. and Lorene Parker Swim. She grew up in Gurdon, Arkansas. She is survived by her husband, Michael J. Gaines Sr.; son, Michael J. Gaines Jr.  She has many loving family and friends including her sister, Susan Swim Calley (Richie), niece, Dee Dee Calley Vittitow (Jay) and nephew, Bree Calley, great nieces and nephews (Tony Vittitow, JoAnna Vittitow, Reese Calley, and Gray Calley.) She had a great love of animals and will be missed by Bogie, her sweet dog and companion.

Kay was a beautiful woman, inside and out. She graduated from DeWitt High School in 1970 where she was homecoming queen and graduated valedictorian. Kay attended college at Henderson State University in Arkadelphia and was a cheerleader and member of the Delta Zeta sorority. She was a successful real estate broker in Pine Bluff before becoming a mom. She was an active member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in North Little Rock and a member of the North Little Rock Junior League. Kay witnessed the presidency of Bill Clinton first-hand when she moved with her family to Maryland. While her husband served in the Clinton administration, Kay volunteered in the East Wing of the White House during both terms assisting with personal correspondence for the President and First Lady.