Daughter of Robert William Lear and Mayme Flanders.
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LEAR Louise Jones, 90, of Lexington, KY, widow of Marvin Lear, beloved mother, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died on Jan 5, 2016, surrounded by her family.
She was born in Lexington on Jan 14, 1925, and was the daughter of the late Robert William and Mayme Flanders Jones.
She is survived by her four children, Catherine Lear CHATFIELD, William M. Lear, Jr. (Evangeline), Carol Lear Bryant (Richard), and Barbara Lear Thomason (William); eight grandchildren, Holly Chatfield Reik (James), Jennifer Lear Eversole, Carrie Lear Milner (Barrett), Robert William Lear, Eric Bryant (Amanda) and Hunter Bryant, Melissa Thomason Chambless (Phillip) and Dr. Laura Thomason Dickens (Jack); nine great-grandchildren, Taylor, Connor and Caroline Eversole, Cole, Tucker and Price Milner, Lillian Louise Bryant and Mason and Weston Reik; Cutchin Powell and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Ann Jones Vise, her granddaughter, Marcie Reynolds Thomason, and her grandson, Charles Brandon Chatfield.
Mrs. Lear attended the Cassidy Elementary School, Morton Junior High School, Henry Clay High School, and the University of Kentucky, where she worked in the Registrar's office. Never one to seek the spotlight, Mrs. Lear devoted her entire life to teaching, loving, nurturing, caring for others and molding the character of those around her. She taught her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren the joy of reading, the virtue of patience, the rewards of giving to others, the fun of a dry sense of humor and the gift of laughter. She took enormous delight in every member of her family, relishing each milestone, new undertaking and achievement without ever seeking credit for herself. She had a special place in her heart for the youngest members of her clan and never tired of holding them, playing with them and teaching them at the earliest possible age.
To Marvin, her husband of more than 60 years, Mrs. Lear was companion, business assistant, bookkeeper, cheerleader on the golf course, helper and supporter in all things and, in his last years, caregiver; in his words "a pyramid of strength and adaptability." After his passing, she displayed those qualities in even greater measure as the matriarch of her growing family. Mrs. Lear was a long-time devoted member of Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church and a loyal friend to a group of ladies she had known since her high school days. She loved her farm in Jessamine County, her view of the lake behind her house in Lexington, her "sweets" including the cream candy she made from a recipe she inherited from her mother, her summer vegetables, her Kentucky Wildcats, and most of all her family. She departed this life for her Heavenly home knowing that she was loved equally in return. Mrs. Lear's family wishes to extend thanks to those who cared for her in recent months, and in particular her special friend, Frances Moberly. Visitation will be at Kerr Brothers, 3421 Harrodsburg Road, on Thu, Jan 7, 2016, from 5-7pm and from 10-11am Fri, at Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church, 180 East Maxwell Street.
The funeral service will begin at 11am at the Church. Burial will follow at Lexington Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Eric Bryant, Hunter Bryant, Robert Lear, Cutchin Powell, Phillip Chambless and Jack Dickens. Contributions may be made to: Marcie Reynolds Thomason Student-Athlete Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Henry Clay High School, 2100 Fontaine Road, Lexington, KY 40502; Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church Mission Fund, 180 East Maxwell Street, Lexington, KY 40508; and Baby Health Service, 1590 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, KY 40504.
Lexington Herald-Leader - Lexington, KY - 7 Jan 2016
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UNOFFICIAL COPY AS OF
01/11/16
16 REG. SESS.
16 RS BR 1157
A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Louise Jones Lear.
WHEREAS, Louise Jones Lear was born in Lexington on January 14, 1925, the beloved daughter of the late Robert William and Mayme Flanders Jones; and
WHEREAS, Louise Jones Lear attended Cassidy Elementary School; Morton Junior High School; Henry Clay High School; and the University of Kentucky, where she worked in the registrar's office; and
WHEREAS, Louise Jones Lear was a proud member of Maxwell Street, Presbyterian Church; and
WHEREAS, Louise Jones Lear, a loving caregiver and mentor who cherished her family above all else, departed this earthly life and entered into the kingdom of Heaven
on January 5, 2016, leaving all those whose lives she touched in solemn mourning; and
WHEREAS, Louise Jones Lear was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Marvin Lear; sister, Ann Jones Vise; granddaughter, Marcie Reynolds Thomason; and grandson, Charles Brandon Chatfield. She is survived by her children, Catherine Lear CHATFIELD, former Kentucky State Representative William M. "Bill" Lear, Jr. and his wife, Evangeline, Carol Lear Bryant and her husband, Richard, and Barbara Lear Thomason and her husband, William; grandchildren, Holly Chatfield Reik and her husband, James, Jennifer Lear Eversole, Carrie Lear Milner and her husband, Barrett, Robert William Lear, Eric Bryant and his wife, Amanda, Hunter Bryant, Melissa Thomason Chambless and her husband, Phillip, and Dr. Laura Thomason Dickens and her husband, Jack; and nine great-grandchildren;
NOW, THEREFORE,
Be it resolved by the Senate of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky:
. The members of the Senate hereby express their most profound sympathy upon the passing of Louise Jones Lear, and extend their heartfelt condolences to her family, including their former colleague in the Kentucky House, Representative Bill Lear, Jr.
. When the Senate adjourns this day, it does so in honor and loving memory of Louise Jones Lear.
. The Clerk of the Senate is directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to Senator Reginald Thomas for delivery to the family.