Wife of KY House Leader Steven Rudy passes away

The wife of Kentucky House Floor Leader, Rep. Steven Rudy of Paducah, has passed away.

Jessica Lynn Patton Rudy died Wednesday at the age of 42.  The couple were married for 20 years and have a daugther Maddie.  According to an obituary notice from Milner and Orr Funeral Home, Mrs. Rudy was a volunteer with Beyond Uganda and those who wish are asked to make donations to the Paducah Christian organization.

The obituary also indicated Jessica enjoyed the beach, Lyon County basketball and spending time with her daugther Maddie.

On Friday, Kentucky House Speaker David Osborne said the legislature will not meet Monday so members can attend the funeral,  The funeral will be held at 1 pm Monday at Heartland Church with visitation to be held at the church Sunday from 4-7 pm,  Milner and Orr Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.