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Jean Wheeler, 78, Columbia, KY (1945-2024)

Jean (Kemp) Wheeler of Columbia died on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 7:18 A.M. at University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. She was 78 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 3pmCT on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Adam Pruitt officiating. Burial will follow in Antioch Cemetery.

Visitation is requested after 1pmCT on Tuesday.


She was born August 15, 1945, in Adair County, to the late Owen and Reaemma Rogers Kemp. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Wheeler, a daughter, Valerie Kay Wheeler, her brother, Rayburn Kemp and her sister, Ernestine Lloyd.

Jean was employed by the Adair County School System for over 30 years, retiring as Cafeteria Manager at Adair County High School, attended Gradyville Baptist Church and an avid Adair County and University of Kentucky Basketball fan

Survivors include:
  • Her daughter and son-in-law - Annette and Allen Rowe of Columbia
  • Her son and daughter-in-law - Todd and April Wheeler of Cynthiana
  • Seven Grandchildren - Chase Firkins (Carolyn Burton), Sasha Abbott (Josh Wilson), Heather Rowe, Lucas Rowe, Pinky Zieseniss, Nikita Schwachter and Memphis Wilhoite
  • 17 great-grandchildren
  • A host of other relatives and friends
Casket Bearers: Chase Firkins, Lucas Rowe, Joe Rogers, Ernie Rogers, Allen Rowe, Jeff Johnson

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.grissommartin.com.


This story was posted on 2024-06-30 21:09:02
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Grissom-Martin Funeral Home
Located one block off the Square at 200 Campbellsville Street in Columbia, KY.
To reach David and Cathy Martin, phone (270)-384-2149, or e-mail: grissomfuneralhome@windstream.net.
Large enough to serve comfortably; Small enough to serve personally.

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Todd, Mandi and Lucas Green
1670 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. email: toddg12@windstream.net, 270-634-0359
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Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home
Established 1922 | 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY 42728 | Jeff Jessie, Owner
270-384-2145, www.stottsphelpsmcquearyfh.com, email stottspm@duo-county.com


 































 
 
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