Madge E. Klein, 87, of Paducah, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 7, 2025 at her home.
Madge was born on March 29, 1937 to the late George and Phoebe Wilkes Hodge in New York City, New York. She enjoyed a storied 28 year career with Grumman Aerospace Corp. that included 7 of those years working on the NASA Space Station project team. She was a selfless and kind soul, a person full of grace and her greatest joy was time spent with family and friends. She loved big and always left those she came into contact with feeling more encouraged. She loved her church, St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church and Jesus. Her words of wisdom touched and made a difference for so many. Madge was an avid dog lover and she knew just how to spoil them, win their allegiance and love. Her motto was “One more treat” never hurts. She loved watching the birds from her back porch and traveling with her family. Madge’s family will treasure the countless memories of her warmth and love!
Madge is survived by a step-son, Michael Klein of Cottege Grove, Tennessee; a step-grandchild, Jasmine Blades of Santee, California; a nephew, Tony Murt (Wendy) of Paducah; three great-nieces, Lindsey Murt Gilpin (Brian) of Louisville, Kentucky, Gracie Murt of Paducah, and Ashby Murt of Paducah; a great-great-niece, Chloe Mae Gilpin.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis E. Klein; her first husband, Gus Slabowski; a step-son, David Klein.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church with Rev. Brian Johnson officiating. Entombment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until the service hour of 12:00 pm on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church.
Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to St. Frances de Sales Catholic Church 116 South 6th. St. Paducah, KY 42001 and McCracken Co. Humane Society 4000 Coleman Rd. Paducah, KY 42001.
You may leave a message of sympathy and light a candle of remembrance at www.milnerandorr.com.
