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Current Obituaries
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Wednesday, July 10th Edition
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Saturday, July 6, 2019
Aaron Johnnie Arvin, 70
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Aaron Johnnie Arvin, age 70, died suddenly at his home on Searcy Branch Road in Irvine, Kentucky, on Saturday, July 6, 2019.
“Johnnie,” as he was known to most, was born on August 9, 1948. He was the son of Clyde Walker and Myrl Cox Arvin. Johnnie lived in Estill County most of his life.
He was loved by many cousins and friends. Johnnie was especially close to his Uncle Dale's family who lived nearby and looked after him.
He particularly enjoyed spending time with family at Sunday dinners and birthday parties. He was a big fan of fish fries and loved a turkey drumstick at Thanksgiving. Johnnie was a big help when there was green beans to be strung, and he loved to eat them as well.
Johnnie also loved to play volleyball with his cousins, and he was an enthusiastic supporter of their high school teams.
He also had a big church family at Drip Rock Baptist Church.
Johnnie was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be on Thursday, July 1l, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals. The funeral service will follow immediately afterward at 3 p.m. Pastors Darrell Isaacs and Keith Carr will be officiating. Burial will be in the Sparks Cemetery, next to where Johnnie lived with his parents for many years. He will be buried beside them.
Friday, July 5, 2019
Donnie Gene Collins, 73
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Donnie Gene Collins, age 73, of Drowning Creek Ridge in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019, at his home following a long illness.
He was born May 19, 1946 in Estill County and was the son of the late Ernest and Irene Roberts Collins. He was a veteran of the United States Army and the National Guard. He was a retired General Motors employee and had lived in Ohio most of his life. He was a member of the American Legion and the VFW.
Mr. Collins is survived by one daughter, Michelle McRee, Irvine; one grandchild, Melissa Johnson (Hunter), Raleigh, North Carolina; and one great grandchild, Tripp Johnson.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Melissa Ann Collins; and one sister, Joann Swank.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, July 10, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Scott Rogers. Burial will be at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until service time at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Thursday, July 4, 2019, 2019
Brenda Patrick, 78
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Brenda Patrick, age 78, of Clay City, Kentucky passed away on July 4, 2019 at Saint Joseph Mt. Sterling Hospital.
Born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida she was the daughter of the late Frank C. Patrick and the late Ruby Abney Patrick.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Robert D. Patrick; two daughters: Ruby Allen and Mary Jo Asch; and two sisters: Linda Wells and Shirley Patrick.
Brenda is survived by one son, Ronald A. Patrick (Ladonna) of Knoxville, Tennessee; one brother, David Patrick of Clay City; one sister, Edna Manis of Clay City; four grandchildren, Tippany Patrick, Brittany Allen, Eric Rogers and Ronald Allen Jr.; and four great grandchildren, Jamison Rogers, Bryleigh Allen, Evelyn Grace Allen and Hunter Allen.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton. Visitation begins at 6:00 p.m., Saturday, July 6th at the funeral home. Burial will be in Patrick Cemetery with Ronald Patrick, Duane Scott, William Rogers, Jr., Todd Thacker, Eric Rogers and Anthony Hawkins serving as active pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers are David Patrick, Tim Grayson, Gary Asch, Gary Lee Asch, Jerry Lee Scott and Ralph Wells.
Tuesday, July 2, 2019
Donna Louise Marcum, 56
Donna Louise Marcum, age 56, of Freds Lane in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019, as the result of an automobile accident.
She was born December 4, 1962 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Denver Reynolds and Myrtle Reynolds Moore. She was a retired Walmart employee and was a member of the Providence Baptist Church. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
Mrs. Marcum is survived by her husband, Farris Glen Marcum; one daughter, Rebecca Marcum, Estill County; two sons: Joseph Marcum (Amber) and Bryant Christopher Lee Mahaney, both of Estill County; three brothers: Freddie Reynolds, Madison County; Kevin Reynolds, Estill County; and Gary Wayne Reynolds, Georgia; and two grandchildren: Hagen Joe Marcum and Brisen Cole Marcum.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Randall Reynolds.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, July 8, 1:00 p.m., at the Providence Baptist Church by Bro. Tim Roberts and Bro. Randy Marcum. Burial will be at the Marcum Cemetery. Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m., Sunday, July 7th at the Providence Baptist Church.
Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Gary Gene Estes, 50
Gary Gene Estes, age 50, died Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at the Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, Kentucky.
He was born May 24, 1969 in Clark County, the son of Dewey Howard and Mildred Neely Estes.
Mr. Estes is survived by his mother, Mildred Estes of Clay City; six brothers: Hubert Estes of Irvine, Buford Estes of Clay City, Cecil Ray Estes of Winchester, Dewey Clayton Estes of Winchester, Ronnie Darrell Estes of Clay City, and Virgil Dean Estes of Irvine; and a sister, Wilma Woosley of Winchester.
He was preceded in death by his father, Dewie Estes.
Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon, Friday, July 5, 2019 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel, 201 7th Avenue in Clay City. Friends may visit Friday from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service. Burial will be in the Beatty Place Cemetery in Beattyville.
Tuesday, July 2, 2019, 2019
Delana June Brandenburg, 68
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Delana June Brandenburg, daughter of the late Clinton and Grace Brandenburg was born in Lee County, Kentucky on Friday, October 13, 1950 and departed this life in Lexington, Kentucky on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at the age of 68 years, 8 months, and 19 days.
Delana is survived by six sisters: Loretta Captain of Miamisburg, Ohio; Nina Soper of Lexington, Kentucky; Brenda Wilcox (Bill) of Springboro, Ohio; Judy Clifton (Charlie) of Georgetown, Kentucky; Barbara Profitt (Paul) of Brookville, Ohio; and Jane Stamper (Mark) of Frankfort, Kentucky; three brothers: Earl Brandenburg (Javenne) of Irvine; Harold Dean Brandenburg of Perryville; and Mike Brandenburg of Beattyville; a special friend, Eugene Peel of Lexington; and a host of many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
In addition to her parents, Delana is preceded in death by one sister, Betty Lamberth and her husband Ed; and one brother, James Brandenburg.
Visitation will be Friday, July 5th from 11:00 a.m. until service time at 1:00 p.m. at Newnam Funeral Home, 108 Center Street in Beattyville. Services at 1:00 p.m. will be conducted by Bro. Scott Brandenburg with burial in Stonecoal Cemetery in Lee County.
Tuesday, July 2, 2019, 2019
Rebecca Andrews, 74
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Rebecca Andrews, age 74, wife of Henry Andrews, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019 at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester, Kentucky.
She was born May 23, 1945 in Irvine, Kentucky to the late Morlin O. and Anna Gertrude White Curtis.
Survivors include, husband, Henry Andrews; two daughters, Sandy Coleman (Gary) and Lisa Lorraine Baldridge (John); a son, Lonnie Michael Andrews; two brothers: Donald Richardson and Billy Wray; five grandchildren: Christina Williams, Christopher Coleman, Javan Baldridge, Brittany Day, and Brittney Mae Andrews; a step-granddaughter, Kristin Lena'e Sizemore; two great grandchildren, Jayden Fox and Shaylyn Leach; and a step-great granddaughter, Journee Sizemore.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, John Earl Andrews; and brothers and sisters, Lou Edna Hall, Beulah Richardson-Curtis, Lola May Steiner, Hazel Kemper, Edith Campbell, Gippie Caudill, Louedna Curtis Smith, Lilia Curtis, Arthur Adams, George Richardson Jr., Ozzie Curtis, Kelzie Curtis, George Curtis, Bob Curtis, and Owen Curtis.
Services were held Thursday, July 4, 1:00 p.m., at Davis & Davis Funeral Home in Stanton by Rev. Greg Webb. Visitation was held Wednesday, July 3rd, 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial was in the Elkin Cemetery, Clay City.
Sunday, June 30, 2019
Della Mae Ervin, 84
Della Mae Ervin, age 84, of Collins Avenue in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019, at her home following a long illness.
She was born August 24, 1934 in Newtown, Scott County, Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late Earnest and Flossie Johnson Parker. She was a retired housekeeper and had lived in Estill County for the past five years.
Mrs. Ervin was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Ervin, Sr.
She is survived by her son, Clarence Ervin Jr., Irvine; two sisters: Mattie Allen and Opal Welcher, both of Lexington; five grandchildren: Jean Howard, John Howard, Jennifer Ervin, Jessica Ervin and Volina Miller; and four great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two daughters: Susan Gail Frank and Doris Jean Howard; and four brothers: Bill, Roy, Oscar and Alan Parker.
Memorial services will be conducted at a later date.
Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Wednesday, July 3rd Edition
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Thursday, June 27, 2019
Arthur Rogers, 73
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Arthur Rogers retired from this life on June 30, 2019 at the age of 73. He was married to Brenda Layne Rogers for 55 years. They have three children, Debbie (Robert), Robert Allen (deceased) and Keith (Betty). He is also survived by one brother, Delmar (Carolyn); 13 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and a host of cousins.
Arthur was born December 8, 1945 and retired from Trane Company of Lexington, Kentucky after 40 years. He and his wife were also the owners of The Red House Gun Shop for 20 years. Arthur attended the Panola Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Gladys Rogers; one son, Robert; one brother, Carl; and his in laws, Dillon and Stella Layne.
Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Lakes Funeral Home, 1181 Main Street South in McKee. Visitation was held 5:30-9:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 3rd at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Arthur’s grandsons. Burial will be in the Harrison Cemetery on Lower Dry Fork Road in McKee.
Saturday, June 29, 2019
Maxine Burgess Moore Gunn, 96
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Maxine Burgess Moore Gunn, age 96, of Tucky Lane in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 at the Terrace Nursing and Rehab Center in Berea.
She was born June 25, 1923 in Spencer, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Everett Marcellas and Sarah Jane Dobbins Burgess. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Graham Road Baptist Church located in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. She was a longtime resident of Stow, Ohio.
Mrs. Gunn is preceded in death by two spouses, William C. Moore and Alvin Craig Gunn.
She is survived by three daughters, Jane Ellen Walters, Ravenna; Linda Sharon Seese (Doug), Berea; and Debra Kay King, Irvine; one son, Randy Wm. Moore, Akron, Ohio; eight grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 14 great, great grandchildren.
Mrs. Gunn is preceded in death by one son, Bernard Neil Moore; two sons-in-law: Buddy Wynn Walters and Tom King; five sisters, four brothers, and three grandchildren, Kelli Jane Walter Gill, David Wynn Walters and Tom King Jr.
Funeral services were conducted Friday, July 5, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Mark McLean with burial following in the Oakdale Cemetery. Friends called after 11:00 a.m., Friday, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Isaac Napier, Joshua Napier, William Moore, Brian Seese, Doug Seese, Jr., and Andrew Gill.
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Saturday, July 29, 2019
Genevieve Samples Rison, 76
Genevieve Samples Rison, age 76, widow of James Rison, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2019 at the Marcum-Wallace Hospital in Irvine, Kentucky.
She was a native of Lee County, born April 20, 1942, a daughter of the late Dewey and Kathleen LeMaster Samples. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Millers Creek Church of God.
Mrs. Rison was preceded in death by a brother, Dewey Samples Jr., and a daughter-in-law, Cindy Rison.
Survivors include her children: Betty Jo Farthing (Terry), Tim Rison (Betty), Dewey Rison (Ruth), Stanley Rison, Jeannie Rison (Curt Daniels), and Joey Rison (Shann); her sisters: Mary Stamper (Willard) and Wilma McIntosh; her brothers: Charles Samples (Kathy), Paul Samples (Cathy), Bobby Samples (Mattie), and Benny Samples (Ruth); grandchildren: Steven Rison, Tommy Rison, Dylan Mullins, Justin Rison, and Brett Rison; step-granddaughters: Christy Moore and Heather Bowling; great grandchildren: Jaxton Mullins, Hunter Rison, Chloe Rison, and Kyra Mullins; and a host of step-grandkids.
Services were held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals with burial to follow in the Rison Cemetery. Friends called anytime after 6:00 p.m., Monday, July 1st at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Dylan Mullins, Justin Rison, Adam Blenton, Stevie Coffey, Tommy Rison, Steven Rison, and Hunter Rison.
Friday, June 28, 2019
Gladys White Graham, 69
Gladys White Graham, age 69, of Edgar Drive in Berea, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019 at Baptist Health Lexington following a long illness.
She was born September 25, 1949 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Houston and Ida Bell Peters White. She was the former owner of Grahams Furniture Store. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
Mrs. Graham is preceded in death by her husband, Porter Woodson Graham.
She is survived by one daughter, Jacqueline Coffey, Berea; one brother, Neal Wilson, Estill County; five grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Mrs. Graham is preceded in death by three daughters, Shelia Barrett, Maxine Barrett, and Josephine Barrett; one son, Dallas White; one sister, Diane Willis; and two brothers, Lester and Billy Wilson.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, July 2, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Winston Cemetery. Friends called after 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Eli Sanders, Jon Wilson, Anthony Coffey, Chris Kirby, Josh Kirby, and Randy Coffey.
Friday, June 28, 2019
Harley "Bud" Conrad, 81
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Harley "Bud" Conrad, age 81, passed away at his home on Friday, June 28, 2019 after a lengthy illness.
He was born in Furnace, Estill County, Kentucky on September 7, 1937, the son of Estill Conrad and Georgia Estes Conrad and the grandson of Herman and Sarah Green Patrick Estes. Bud was proud of his Kentucky heritage even though life was not easy as a child. He was raised by his grandparents for the first six years of his life and loved wandering the hills and mountains of Kentucky.They did not have indoor plumbing or electricity, so very early in life, Bud learned how to be tough and appreciate what he had. In October of 2003 Bud was commissioned by the governor as a Kentucky Colonel.
Bud eventually was brought first to Indiana and then to Ohio to live with his mother and siblings. Harley attended Hanover schools and played basketball, baseball and track. It was at Hanover where he met his childhood sweetheart and love of his life. He married Jerri Blankenship on January 17, 1956. Bud loved all of his family and his home. He especially loved being able to work on projects to make his home more beautiful and took great pride in doing things himself with his hands with his tools. He appreciated and took great care of all that God had provided him with in his life from his home to his spotless vehicles and boat and would often vividly describe how hard growing up was as a boy. He was actively involved with his sons’ activities, coaching them in baseball for many years as they grew up and might be seen roller skating on a Friday or Saturday night when his boys were in their teens. He loved being a part of the Haldimand Avenue gang. Bud worked 40 years for Champion Papers in the Coating Prep department and retired in January 1996. One of his greatest pleasures was fishing with his wife or his sons, and camping with their fishing group on trips to Center Hill Lake in Tennessee. He also enjoyed small mouth bass fishing while wading the streams close to Hamilton.
Bud is survived by his wife Jerri of 63 years; two sons, Michael Conrad (Judi) of Cortland,Ohio; and Timothy Conrad (Kathy) of Hamilton; one brother, Vernon Leece (Nanny) of Hamilton; one sister, Darlene Conrad of Florida; one sister-in-law, Janet Conrad of Reily, Ohio; and four grandchildren: Craig Conrad, Kevin Conrad, Nicki Schaffeld and Sierra Long. He is also survived by six great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Those previously passed are his parents; his step father who raised him, John Leece; an infant brother Estill; his siblings: Dennis Conrad Sr., John Leece and Norma Kelly; and a daughter in law, Robin Conrad.
Visitation was held Tuesday July 2, 2019, 11:00 a.m. until service time at 12:00 Noon at Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Ave. Hamilton OH 45013. Burial was at Reily Cemetery.
Brown-Dawson-Flick Funeral Home
Thursday, June 27, 2019
Elmo Gum, 86
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Elmo Gum, age 86, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Kenwood Health and Rehab Center in Richmond.
He was born in Estill County, Kentucky, on July 26, 1932. Mr. Gum was a National Guard Technician serving in the Kentucky Army National Guard for 37 years; 23 years of which were full time service. He retired as Command Sgt. Major of Headquarters and Headquarter Company 206th Engineer Battalion located in Richmond, Kentucky and was assigned in various units stationed in Richmond, Kentucky. He had also previously worked for several years with the A & P Company and was a member of Waco Baptist Church. Mr. Gum enjoyed playing bingo, fishing and gardening. He was an avid University of Kentucky fan as well.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Hardin Gum of Richmond; two daughters, Vickie Fritz (Gary) and Peggy Parke (Steve), both of Richmond; three grandchildren, Rachel Fritz Cobb (Chad), Brandon Fritz (Brooke), and Stephanie Parke Smith (Joe), all of Richmond; six great grandchildren: Kaylan Cobb, Kylee Cobb, Khloe Cobb, Elsa Fritz, Elin Fritz and Colt Smith; and two brothers, Donald Ray Brookshire on Pennsylvania; and James "Butch" Brookshire (Betty Mae) of Estill County.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Ethel Mae Gum Brookshire and step father, Leonard Brookshire; and a sister in law, Janie Brookshire.
Funeral service for Elmo Gum was held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home, 1110 Barnes Mill Road, Richmond, with Bill Fort officiating and burial following in the Richmond Cemetery with Military services. Visitation was from 5 to 9 p.m., Monday, July 1st at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Brandon Fritz, Chad Cobb, Joe Smith, John Hall, Kenneth Nelson, Donnie Wilson, Chris Stanifer and Wesley Jones.
In Lieu of flowers, donations suggested to Hospice Compassionate Care Center.
Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home
Thursday, June 27, 2019
Lena Mae LeMaster Rogers, 92
Lena Mae LeMaster Rogers, age 92, of Wayne City, Illinois, formerly of Lee County, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019, at her home following a sudden illness.
She was born May 7, 1927 in Lee County and was the daughter of the late Wince and Grace Daugherty LeMaster. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Lee County. . She lived in Lee County most of her life.
Mrs. Rogers was preceded in death by her husband, George Kenneth Rogers She is survived by one daughter, Pauline Staley, Cisny, Illinois; four sons: Eddie Barnes, Cisny, Illinois;
Ronnie Barnes, Reynolds Station, Kentucky; Gary Barnes, Magnet, Indiana; and Ricky Barnes, Dundee, Kentucky; 12 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and several great, great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, July 1, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in the Rogers Cemetery. Friends called after 11:00 a.m., Monday, at the funeral home.
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Shauna Marie Wilder, 30
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Shauna Marie Wilder, age 30, of Lexington, Kentucky, lost her battle with addiction on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. She was born June 11, 1988.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Jesse K. Warren of Lowell, Michigan.
Survivors include her daughter, Zaylee; son, Ashton Johnson of Richmond; her father, Patrick Gill (Kim) of Irvine; sisters: Katie Wilder of Muskegon, Michigan; and Miranda Riley (Jimmy) of Irvine; her brothers: Jeremy Gill (Katrina) of London, Zachary Gill (Ashley), Chris Gill, and Eli Gill, all of Irvine; several nieces and nephews; and her Godmother, Patty Buete of Cedar Springs, Michigan.
Memorial services wer held at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, July 29th at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals, with Fr. Al Fritsch officiating. Friends called at the funeral home after 10:30 a.m. until service time at Noon.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations.
Monday, May 6, 2019
Mary Annette McNally Lowe, 62
Mary Annette McNally Lowe, age 62, of 95 Ellington Road, Kittrell, (Henderson) North Carolina, died Monday, May 6, 2019 at her home.
Born in Chicago, Illinois on March 16, 1957 she was the daughter of the late Robert "Bob" McNally and Iona Brandenburg McNally. She married the love of her life, Edwin Lowe, on July 2, 1976. They raised her daughter Jacqulyn Dawn (Lowe) Munns and four adopted children: Gregory, Samantha, Ashley, and Jessica. Mary had a passion for children
and was considered "Nana" by anyone needing a loving grandmother.
She is survived by her husband, Edwin Charles Lowe of the home; five daughters, Jacqulyn Munns, Ashley Lowe, Samantha Lowe, Jessica Fuller and Lorilea Anstead; three sons, Gregory Lowe, Edwin Charles Lowe, Jr., and Steve Spence; a brother, Michael McNally; a sister, Catherine "Cathy" Canter; and eleven grandchildren.
A funeral service was held on Thursday, May 9, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. in the chapel of J.M. White Funeral Home in Henderson. The family received friends prior to the service on Thursday from 5:30 till 7:30 p.m.
She is preceded in death by her sister, Joan, her mother, Iona, and father, Robert.
A private graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 6th, 2019.
