Dorothy Virginia Peterson Clenny, 103, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2021.
Born at home in Kansas City, KS on December 13, 1917 to Belva Welch Peterson and Carl Ernest Peterson.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Don Peterson and Warren (Pete) Peterson; and her husband of 62 years, Paul Clenny.
A devoted wife and mother, she was loved and admired by everyone who knew her for her warmth, compassion, and optimistic spirit. She was also a member of Beargrass Christian Church.
After graduating from secretarial school, Dot married Paul and followed his career to Louisville where they made lifelong friends with their “Seagrams crowd”.
She worked as an executive secretary at GE Appliance Park and Churchill Downs before joining Paul in running the family business, Clenny Industries.
Surviving Dot are her children David Clenny (Gary), Paige Massey (Jim) and Todd Clenny (Molly); along with her grandchildren, Taylor, Kaitlin, Peter, Elsa, and Gus.
Visitation will 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, Thursday, May 6th, at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Road, 40205, followed by interment at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery.