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Kay Riddle Wells
1957 - 2012
Kay Riddle Wells, 55, of Ashland, Kentucky, loving wife of Robert
Wells, went home to her Lord and Savior, Thursday afternoon, October
25, 2012, from Community Hospice Care Center. Kay was born April 7,
1957 at Ashland, Kentucky, a daughter of Dorothy Franz Riddle
Scholtens, and the late Frank E. Riddle, both of Ashland. Kay was a
1975 graduate of Paul Blazer High School, and a 2011 graduate of
Morehead State University, receiving a BS in Social Work. Surviving
in addition to her husband and mother include three sons and two
grandsons: Stephen Wells and wife Jessica of Lexington and their
children Isaac and Seth; Casey Wells and wife Tanya of Lexington;
Denver Wells and wife Amy of Ashland. Also surviving are three
sisters: her twin Kim Gordon of North Middletown, Kentucky, and
husband Darryl; Nancy Burke and husband Bill of North Middletown,
Kentucky; Mary Warnock and husband Carl of Ashland, and many other
family members and friends. Kay became an enthusiastic Lions fan when
her sons attended and played football and baseball at Boyd County High
School. She was retired from the Boyd County Family Resource Youth
Service Center and a member of South Ashland United Methodist Church.
Funeral Services will be Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 2:00 PM by Rev.
Bob Sweeney at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. Interment will be in the
Golden Oaks/East Ashland Memorial Gardens. Visitation and life
celebration will be this evening (Saturday) from 6 - 9 PM and Sunday
from 1:00 PM until service time.
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Jolinda Kimbrell (Conley)
I attended Kay's funeral today. The place was packed - standing room only. Everyone hurting over the loss of a sweet friend and loving family member. I got to know Kay better after our high school graduation. She helped me with several class reunions and our paths crossed a lot with my job in the Ashland School System and her job in the Boyd Co. School System. She left this life way too soon. It is just so very sad. She would have made a great social worker. Rest in peace dear Kay.
Bill Hornbuckle (Hornbuckle)
Absolutely one of the sweetest people I've ever known. I ran into Kay about five weeks before she passed away, and at that time, she was doing very well. She still had the greatest smile and that shiny personality. I hope that Kim and the rest of Kay's family get through this tough time with as little pain as possible.
Marcia Wilson (Hermann)
Paula Houlehan (Qualls)
My memories of Kay date way back to grade school at Poage when I, as my Mom always said, was the creamy filling in the middle of the two chocolate cookies in an Oreo-inseparable! I always knew how wonderful it was to have such special twin friends like Alice Kay and Kathy Kim! Throughout the years, I have thought of them warmly on their birthday, April 7th! Kay's out-going personality, huge heart and kindness have always made me smile everytime I think of her! She absolutely would have made a superior social worker and I am so proud of her for accomplishing that degree! She loved her family and especially her boys and was proud to brag about them a bit! What a legacy she leaves! My most sincere sympathies to you, Dorothy, Kim, Nancy and Mary and your families on this untimely loss, but what memories you must have to hold on to forever! Bless you and may God hold you and keep you in His House as you heal. Hopefully soon your sadness will turn to wonderful memories to sustain you. As Always, Paula
Lisa Blanton (Hammond)
l will always remember Kays strength and faith she had throughout her struggle. she showed us all how to live each day as if it's our last. I miss you dear friend. Lisa