Milly Yankey obituary: Milly Yankey's Obituary, Kentuckiana

In Memory Of
Milly Yankey
1931 - 2021

Obituary photo of Milly Yankey, Louisville-KY
Obituary photo of Milly Yankey, Louisville-KY

In Memory Of
Milly Yankey
1931 - 2021

Milly Yankey, 90, of Jeffersontown, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021.

She was born on October 5, 1931 in Louisville, Kentucky. Milly was a graduate of Western Kentucky University and received her masters degree from Spalding College. She was an elementary school teacher and librarian in Jefferson County for more than 30 years. Milly was an active member of Jeffersontown Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband, George Yankey and her sister, Doris Badgett.

Milly is survived by her daughter, Pam Cheek; son, Harold Yankey (Krista); grandchildren, Brian Cheek (Stephanie), Amy Poe (Nick), Forrest Yankey, and Harper Yankey (Marah); and great grandchildren, Anna, Avery, Abigail, and Stephen.

Visitation will be from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Monday, November 29, 2021 at Newcomer Cremation, Funerals & Receptions-East Louisville Chapel, (235 Juneau Dr.). Her Funeral Service will be at 1:00 pm on Monday, at the funeral home with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens in Mt. Washington.

The family requests that contributions in Mildred’s memory be made to Jeffersontown Baptist Church.

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Milly Yankey, 90, of Jeffersontown, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021.

She was born on October 5, 1931 in Louisville, Kentucky. Milly was a graduate of Western Kentucky University and received her masters degree from Spalding College. She was an elementary school teacher and librarian in Jefferson County for more than 30 years. Milly was an active member of Jeffersontown Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband, George Yankey and her sister, Doris Badgett.

Milly is survived by her daughter, Pam Cheek; son, Harold Yankey (Krista); grandchildren, Brian Cheek (Stephanie), Amy Poe (Nick), Forrest Yankey, and Harper Yankey (Marah); and great grandchildren, Anna, Avery, Abigail, and Stephen.

Visitation will be from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Monday, November 29, 2021 at Newcomer Cremation, Funerals & Receptions-East Louisville Chapel, (235 Juneau Dr.). Her Funeral Service will be at 1:00 pm on Monday, at the funeral home with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens in Mt. Washington.

The family requests that contributions in Mildred’s memory be made to Jeffersontown Baptist Church.

To leave a special message for the family, please click, "Share Memories".

Services & Gatherings

Visitation

Monday, November 29, 2021 from 11:00am to 1:00pm
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
235 Juneau Dr
Louisville, KY 40243
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Service

Monday, November 29, 2021 at 1:00pm
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
235 Juneau Dr
Louisville, KY 40243
Directions & Map

Interment

Highland Memory Gardens
279 Landis Ln, Mt Washington, KY 40047

E. Louisville Chapel (502-245-0095) is assisting the family

E. Louisville Chapel (502-245-0095) is assisting the family

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