Carol Barber Kay, 57, died September 13, 2012 at Crossgates River Oaks Hospital after a 25 year battle with multiple sclerosis.\ \ A native of Baton Rogue, LA, Mrs. Kay had lived in Florence for the past 8 years.\ \ Family and friends will gather at a later date to celebrate her life.\ \ She is survived by her parents, Bruce and Thessie (Pat) Barber Of Florence, MS; Two sisters, Linda Hodges of Florence, MS and Cathy Barber of Orange Park, FL; 2 nieces and 1 nephew.\