To correct or update an entry, please contact convention @ gardenclubky.org. To add another name, use the Online Form.
Joann Broaddus HughesSat 13 Jun 1931 – Thu 16 Mar 2023 Garden Club Member Four Seasons Garden Club
|
|
|
Joann Broaddus Hughes of Irvine, KY died Thursday, March 16, 2023 at her home. She was born at Millers Creek in Ravenna, KY in the home of her parents, the late William and Willie Jo (Wilson) Broaddus. Following graduation from Estill County High School, she married the love of her life, Paul. They were married 60 years before his passing in 2011. She worked as an administrative assistant, store clerk, receptionist, and library aide in multiple counties across eastern Kentucky. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Irvine, and was a member of several community organizations, including Irvine First Christian Church Christian Woman’s Fellowship, Twin City Extension Homemakers, Irvine-Ravenna Woman’s Club, and Four Seasons Garden Club; where she served as president, vice president, flower judge, and program planning. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening, bird-watching, and reading, her favorite flower was yellow roses. Her greatest joy was her family, she considered her children and grandchildren to be her greatest blessings in life. Shared by Paula Hughes White |
|
Judy Ford– Sat 5 Nov 2022 Garden Club Member
|
|
|
Former member of Hoe ‘n Hope GC. Lifelong primary school educator, friend to many (people and dogs!). Shared by Judy Royse |
|
Camille FullerWed 11 Jul 1928 – Mon 10 Oct 2022 Garden Club Member Franklin-Simpson Garden Club
|
|
|
Camille Fuller was a mainstay of the Franklin Community. In addition to being a founding member of the Franklin-Simpson Garden Club (back in 1963), she was a faithful member of Franklin First Baptist Church, a member of the Simpson County Historical Society, the local DAR chapter, the Ambulance Board, and the Franklin Country Club. Shared by Janeen Grohsmeyer |
|
Louise McCabe– Sun 7 Aug 2022 Garden Club Member Master Gardener |
|
|
M. Louise McCabe Shared by joan wood |
|
Lassie Gregory PageMon 18 Mar 1918 – Sun 16 Jan 2022 Garden Club Member Franklin-Simpson Garden Club
|
|
|
Lassie Gregory Page was a long-time member of the Franklin Garden Club, and a life-long resident of Franklin, Kentucky, where she was graduated high school in 1946 and attended First Baptist Church. She was a retired founding employee of Franklin Bank & Trust Company, from which she retired as Senior Vice President after 42 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family of children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, vacationing in Orange Beach, Alabama, traveling, playing cards, and gardening. Shared by Janeen Grohsmeyer |
|
Theresa Louise PerrosSun 24 Mar 1912 – Thu 7 Oct 2021 Garden Club Member The Garden Club of Danville Flower Show Judge |
|
|
Theresa was a 50 year member of the The Garden Club of Danville and President two times. Shared by Janet Messamore |
|
Bonnie TannerFri 29 Mar 1912 – Mon 5 Jul 2021 Garden Club Member The Garden Club of Danville Environmental Study Consultant |
|
|
Bonnie Tanner, Ph.D. Shared by Janet Messamore |
|
Carey Hester HuddlestonSat 18 Feb 1922 – Mon 17 May 2021 Garden Club Member
|
|
|
Obituary Carey Francis Hester Huddleston passed away May 17, 2021 at Middlesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility. She was born February 18, 1922 in Dyersburg, Tennessee to Carey Kitty Farris Hester and William D. Hester, was raised by her aunt, Mrs. Dollie Farris Williams. Mrs. Williams raised Carey and her older brother, Jack after their mother’s demise on the day of Carey’s birth. Carey graduated from Dyersburg Public High School in 1940. She attended Memphis State College for two years before graduating from Tennessee’s Union College in 1944 with a degree in Library Science where she worked for several years as an assistant librarian. Carey received her graduate degree from Peabody in 1945. On June 26, 1949 in Dyersburg, TN, Carey married the late Charles D. Huddleston, formerly of Middlesboro. They had one child, Charles Vernon Huddleston. During the following years, Carey served as a teacher and librarian in various states before retiring in 1976. Upon Carey and Charlie’s move to Middlesboro in 1976, Carey began an active role in the Cumberland Garden Club where she served as chairman and the Garden Club of Kentucky. She served as President of the latter from 1989 to 1991. Carey’s theme for her Presidency was “Striving Together for Beauty’s Sake”. Carey won numerous ribbons for her flower arrangements at the regional, state and national levels. Carey was also an active bridge player, often hosting bridge parties at her home. Carey served as an Elder of the First Presbyterian Church until just two years ago. She was appointed a Kentucky Colonel by Governor John Y Brown in 1983. Carey is survived by her son, Major Charles V. (Connie) Huddleston, U.S. Army retired; her granddaughter, Amy C. (Mark) Huddleston Davis and two great grandsons: Ethan Harrison Davis and Ian Kenneth Davis, all of Georgetown, Texas. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Shumate Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside service will follow in Middlesboro Cemetery. The family will receive friends 1-2 p.m., Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Shumate Funeral Home Chapel. Shumate Funeral Home is honored to serve the Family of Carey Francis Hester Huddleston and is entrusted with all arrangements. Shared by Sally Smith |
|
Sandra Kay RobinsonMon 17 Aug 1953 – Mon 22 Mar 2021 Garden Club Member Lady Slippers Garden Club Landscaping Design Consultant, Gardening Consultant, Environmental Study Consultant, Flower Show Judge |
|
|
Sandy Robinson was one of our very own, a founding member of the Lady’s Slipper Garden Club in London, KY, in the Mountain Laurel District. She was a former GCKY President, active at the state, regional, and national levels. Sandy was a four-star member, which means she was a Landscape, Gardening, and Environmental Consultant, and an Accredited Flower Show Judge. Sandy served as President of National Garden Clubs, Inc. from 2015-2017 with a theme of “Leap Into Action”. Sandy may have been small in stature but had a heart as big as the outdoors. She was quick to share a smile from ear to ear and a story. She lived and loved the garden clubs, and never met a garden club member she did not like or miss an opportunity to promote NGC to anyone, anywhere, and at any time. She was the best traveling companion throughout the United States and abroad. Sandy held a special place in her heart for the IAs and never could believe the lavish attention and admiration they showered on her. She truly did “Leap into Action” before, during and after her administration. Give her a job, ask her to enter a flower, or travel less than 24 hours after returning from an International WAFA show to judge a flower show, hoping she could get someone else to drive so she could catnap, but look totally refreshed and engaging when arriving at her destination. Sandy was game for any experience, as long as it didn’t involve chicken or shellfish. She was a mentor to many people, helping solve problems of all sorts. Truly, she was a “rock” to her friends and family, someone you could always count on. She was a longtime and dedicated member of NGC and many lives have been enriched by her friendship. Please keep her and her family in your thoughts and prayers. GCKY SCHOLARSHIPS BAPTIST HEALTH FOUNDATION CORBIN Shared by GCKY |
|
Rosella Ann DurhamSat 9 Jun 1945 – Sun 1 Nov 2020 Garden Club Member Franklin-Simpson Garden Club
|
|
|
Rosie Durham was a long-time garden club member, both in Virginia and in Kentucky. Born in 1945 in Columbus, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Ollen Ogle and Delilah Romine Ogle. Before moving to Kentucky, she resided and worked in Troy, Ohio, and Chesapeake, Virginia, and retired as a payroll specialist. Rosie was Vice President of the Franklin-Simpson Garden Club, a member of Woodburn Baptist Church, and a hospice volunteer. A warm and gracious lady, her helpfulness and cheerfulness were much appreciated by all who knew her. She will be greatly missed. Shared by Janeen Grohsmeyer |
|
Eugenia Moser Willner– Sun 1 Sep 2019 Garden Club Member Audubon Park Garden Club
|
|
|
Member of the Audubon Park Garden Club Shared by Jane Jonczy |
|
Helene Rice PerkinsFri 16 May 1919 – Tue 13 Aug 2019 Garden Club Member Down to Earth Garden Club
|
|
|
Helene Rice Perkins, 100, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at The Willows of Hamburg. She was born May 16, 1919 to the late Martin R. and Opal Temple Rice. She was a former member of the Church of Ascension Episcopal and current member of St. Huberts Episcopal Church. She was a Calk Lake board member, member of the Montgomery County Historical Society, Gateway Council of the Arts, The Margaret Hall School Alumni Association and Down to Earth Garden Club. She was a passionate UK athletics fan and she was a medal winner for National Senior Games-Tennis. A graduate of MHS class of 1936, a former PE Teacher at Margaret Hall School, Versailles, KY and an employee of US Government Census Bureau. She is survived by two daughters, Pat Waggener (Donald) of Lexington, KY and Sharon Nesmith (Robert) of Prospect, KY; six grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; and one great great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, CM Perkins; one son, CM Perkins, III; and one daughter, Helene “Lyn” Perkins. Shared by Linda Latham Brown |
|
Mildred NagleWed 24 Oct 1917 – Thu 30 Mar 2017 Garden Club Member Cumberland Park Garden Club
|
|
|
Mildred Nagle, age 99, of Middlesboro, Kentucky, a registered nurse and worked at Middlesboro Hospital and Bell County Health Department. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Middlesboro and for many years worked in the Clothes Closet. She made hundreds of beautiful quilts to give to various local charities and was a life long member of the Cumberland Park Garden Club. She served as a Past Club President, for many years was active in Club projects and attendance at meetings. Mildred grew beautiful indoor plants and tended a lovely home garden, she lived at home with family stopping in until the past few years staying with her daughter. With an outstanding mind . love and interest for others, Mildred grew up in Ackerman, Mississippi, is survived by two sisters and was able to visit them many times . Shared by Gypsie C Bellar |
|
Lynn RenauSat 17 Oct 1942 – Mon 20 Mar 2017 Garden Club Member Rambler Garden Club, Windy Hills Garden Club
|
|
|
Lynn Renau was a proud lifelong Louisvillian. She received both her B.A. and her Master’s degree from the University of Louisville. She served as curator of the Filson Club Historical Society and the Kentucky Derby Museum. Lynn was a long-time judge at the Kentucky State Fair in their antiques competitions. She lectured frequently on historic preservation. Lynn was bestowed the Honorable Order of the Kentucky Colonel for her research on the Kentucky early monetary system. In addition to numerous other awards, she was honored by Churchill Downs with the Isaac Murphy Award for her research on African-American contributions to thoroughbred racing. She was a member of both Rambler Garden Club and Windy Hills Garden Club. In retirement, Lynn served as a devoted docent for Historic Locust Grove. Shared by Rebecca Pendell |
|
Carol JoinerMon 30 Jun 1952 – Mon 20 Feb 2017 Garden Club Member Cardinal Garden Club
|
|
|
Cardinal Garden Club President Shared by Beth Robertson |
|
Martha Ann MengelSat 21 May 1938 – Tue 24 Jan 2017 Garden Club Member, GCKY Life Member, SAR Life Member, NGC Life Member The Garden Club of Elizabethtown, The Potted Few Garden Club
|
|
|
Martha served as the 39th President of The Garden Club of Kentucky (2007-2009), as well as other GCKY offices and chairmanships. She served as Dogwood District Director, President of the Potted Few Garden Club of Fort Knox, and was an active member of The Garden Club of Elizabethtown. Martha was a Life Member of GCKY, SAR, and NGC. She was an extraordinary homemaker, hospitality hostess, gourmet cook, and craft artist, but her passion was gardening. She built and maintained an elaborate garden everywhere she lived and became a garden club enthusiast. Traveling as an Army wife, she always left a positive impression with those she encountered, here and abroad. Throughout her life she worked to make life better and more beautiful for everyone around her. Across the globe, Martha’s life of service to others will continue to have an impact for years to come. She will be missed! Shared by Debbie Skaggs |
|
Clara Mae MyersMon 26 Nov 1934 – Tue 24 Jan 2017 Garden Club Member The Garden Club of Elizabethtown
|
|
|
Clara was an active, devoted member of The Garden Club of Elizabethtown. Her artistic talents were invaluable for the many committees and projects she served on. As an officer and our first “high tech” member, her creative contributions were immense. Having survived cancer for several years, she used her imaginative ideas in helping plan our “Plant It Pink” garden at Freeman Lake Park. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed sewing, art, and quilting, and she shared these talents and gifts with others, especially those facing adversity. Her Christian faith carried her through to the end. A friend to all, an inspiration to all! Shared by Debbie Skaggs |
|
Dixie PorterWed 19 Aug 1942 – Wed 18 Jan 2017 Garden Club Member Franklin Garden Club
|
|
|
Dixie Porter was a member of the Franklin Garden Club in Franklin KY. Shared by Janeen Grohsmeyer |
|
Delene ClendiningSat 3 Sep 1938 – Tue 20 Dec 2016 Garden Club Member Franklin Garden Club
|
|
|
Delene Hunt Clendining, a long-time member of the Franklin Garden Club, died peacefully at her home on November 18, 2016. Delene was born in Simpson County on September 3, 1938. She was the daughter of the late James Arch Hunt and Alma Lee Perry Hunt. Delene was a graduate of the Franklin-Simpson High School where she was the 1954 Halloween Carnival Queen, the 1955 Homecoming Queen, and the salutatorian of the graduating class of 1956. Shared by Janeen Grohsmeyer |
|
To correct or update an entry, please contact convention @ gardenclubky.org. To add another name, use the Online Form.
