Letha Ellen (Dempsey) Connaughton, 98, passed away peacefully on Sunday November 20, 2022. She was born in Shelby County, KY on February 24, 1924 to James B. and Sadie Dempsey, then some years later moved to Jefferson County, KY where she worked for Stanley Home Products for many years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, John W. Connaughton; son, John M. Connaughton; grandson, Kenneth R. King; sisters, Catherine Roach, Betty Corum and Elizabeth Gore; brother, Jack Dempsey.
She is survived by her daughter, Mary E. Price and daughter-in-law, Phyllis S. Connaughton. She is a 6th generation Grandma with 3 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 9 great-great grandchildren, and 1 great-great-great grandchild. She will be missed dearly. Her smile would always brighten up any gloomy day.
Services will be held at Highlands Funeral Home at 3331 Taylorsville Road.
Visitation will be held on Monday November 28, 2022 from 10:00am to 2:00 pm, with the service at 2:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery on Bardstown Road.