Kathy Abell Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Kathy Abell of Louisville, Kentucky, born in Buffalo, New York, whose life came to an end on October 16, 2025 at the age of 72, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her son Joey; her friend Jani Wooldridge; her sons, Joseph David Abell and Brian Gary Abell; her husbands, Francis Scott Lee and Joseph Gary Abell; her parents, David Chepmell Harvey and Helen Elizabeth Harvey; her brother David Harvey; her daughter Penny Abell Smith (Rich); her grandsons, Tyler and Cole; her siblings, Scott Harvey (Debbie) and Debbie Hawkins (Randy); her siblings' children, Tricia Hawkins and Matt Hawkins; her sister-in-law Diane Thorpe; her siblings' children, Marty Thorpe (Kirstie) and Stephanie Toll (Ryan); her great-nephews, Ricky Toll, Reece Toll, Alex Thorpe (Amanda) and Matthew Thorpe; her cousins, Elaine, Mickey Jarboe, Karen Hulsmeyer (Jimmy), Evan Hulsmeyer, Emma Hulsmeyer, Sharon Davis (Gary), Grace Davis, Garon Davis and Scott Abell (MarySusan); Kathy, Austin and Jag.
Visitation was held on Sunday, October 19th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home (3800 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40218). A funeral service was held on Sunday, October 19th 2025 at 4:00 PM at the Ratterman & Sons (3800 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40218).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor (https://littlesistersofthepoorlouisville.org), or Crusade for Children.
