MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – Horry County Schools Board of Education member Kay Loftus passed away Monday morning.
Horry County Schools reports Loftus, who served District 4 of the school district for 14 years, died Monday. HCS says Loftus has been a part of numerous organizations including the Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association, the Myrtle Beach area Chamber of Commerce and the South Carolina Hotel-Motel Association. Her board term was set to expire this year, according to the HCS website.
“Kay Loftus was an exceptional public servant,” says Brad Dean, president and CEO of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. “She was fiercely proud of our public schools, and took every opportunity to engage taxpayers and businesses on behalf of the school district. Despite persistent health problems, she never once complained and, rather, served with dignity and grace. The Grand Strand has lost a good friend today, and our children have lost a tireless advocate for quality public education.”
Loftus leaves behind her husband, Gary Loftus, and sons Kyle and Keith.
