Irene Atherton Ross

Irene Atherton Ross, age 93, of Kevil, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at Parkview Nursing and Rehab.
Irene was born on August 2, 1929 in Ballard County, Kentucky to Harry Atherton and Lillie May Watters Atherton. She was crowned Miss Blandville and selected as head cheerleader at Blandville High School. Irene enjoyed entertaining her family and friends, dancing and spending as much time as she could boating on Kentucky Lake.  She was a member of Lovelaceville Baptist Church.

Irene is survived by one daughter, Teresa Princko (George) of Gilbertsville; one son, Jackie Ross (Stephanie) of Lovelaceville; one granddaughter, Kaitlin Wilson (Chris) of Clinton; two great-grandchildren, Madilyn and Gaige Wilson.

She was preceded by her husband of 59 years, Jack Ross; one daughter, Pamela Ross; two sisters, Kathleen Myers, Auta Mae Elliott, and her parents.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah with Rev. Dave Hendon officiating.  Burial will follow the service at Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to: J.U. Kevil Memorial Foundation. P.O. Box 345, Mayfield, KY 42066.
 
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