69, of Louisville, passed away peacefully with her children by her side Saturday, January 2, 2010 at University Hospital. Born in London, England, she was a retired writer and a member of Greenpeace. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Catherine Gray Isham. She is survived by her son, Mark Isham; daughter, Sarah I. Skaggs; and grandsons, Zach Isham and Matt Isham and Joshua Skaggs. Her ashes will be scattered at a later date. Highlands Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be made to KY Humane Society.

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