HELEN JEAN KERSEY

Helen Jean Kersey, 76, Radcliff, died July 30, 2008, at North Hardin Health and Rehabilitation Center after a lengthy illness. A native of Harrison County, Ky., she had lived in Radcliff for 36 years.

She attended Asbury College in Wilmore, majoring in missions and child development. She was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church and currently a member of Stovall United Methodist Church where she held several positions including lay leader; conference delegate; and member of the administrative board. She was a former member of Vine Grove Order of Eastern Star #122. She and her husband owned and operated the former Stoney’s Grocery in Radcliff.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernie and Fannie Bates; and two brothers, Joseph and Charles Bates.

Mrs. Kersey is survived by her husband of 54 years, Walter Jake Kersey; two daughters, Pamela (Doug) Bell, Augusta, Ga., and Stephanie Kersey, Louisville; two sons, Michael (Denise) Kersey, Rineyville, and Lt. Col. Steven (Angela) Kersey, Louisville; nine grandchildren, Jan (Seth) Easton, Leah, Leslie and Jacob Bell, all of Augusta, Ga.; Julian, Rachel and Nina Kersey, all of Rineyville; and Isabella and Lauren Kersey, both of Louisville; and three brothers, Robert Bates and Kenneth Bates, Hinton, and Wallace Bates, Florence.

Funeral services were held Aug. 2 from Stovall United Methodist Church, Radcliff, with Rev. Carline Brown and Rev. Ken Jessee officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery, directed by Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home, Radcliff.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org or Louisville Chapter, P.O. Box 6568, Louisville, KY 40206.

Condolences may be left online at www.nebfh.com.

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