Obituary for Nancy Lynn Purdon (Hughes)
Nancy Lynn Hughes Purdon, 78, of Lexington, passed away June 24, 2020. Born in Maysville on August 21, 1941 to the late Eugene T. and Ada F. Hughes; she is preceded in death by sisters, Mary Lou Hester and Carol Smith.
Nancy is survived by her son, James (Jennifer) Purdon, her daughter, Kimberly (Benee) Purdon; her granddaughter, Chloe Purdon; her brother, Keith Hughes.
Nancy worked for many years in the medical field both as an Ophthalmology Secretary and a Receptionist for St. Joseph East Hospital. Nancy was an avid Kentucky basketball fan, loved to travel and visit with friends.
A private service will be held at Foster’s Chapel Church Cemetery in Mt. Olivet, KY. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Blue Licks State Park at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to Nancy’s favorite charity, The Lexington Rescue Mission.
Nancy is survived by her son, James (Jennifer) Purdon, her daughter, Kimberly (Benee) Purdon; her granddaughter, Chloe Purdon; her brother, Keith Hughes.
Nancy worked for many years in the medical field both as an Ophthalmology Secretary and a Receptionist for St. Joseph East Hospital. Nancy was an avid Kentucky basketball fan, loved to travel and visit with friends.
A private service will be held at Foster’s Chapel Church Cemetery in Mt. Olivet, KY. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Blue Licks State Park at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to Nancy’s favorite charity, The Lexington Rescue Mission.