Helen Nethery Cade, 97, of Russell Springs, KY passed from this life on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at her home. She was born on June 20, 1923 in Spencer County, KY, second eldest of 7 children born to the late Chalmers and Elizabeth Stodghill Nethery.
Helen moved to Louisville at the age of 13. It was there she met Leon Cade, whom she married on January 20, 1940. Together, they shared 58 years of wedded bliss. During that time, Helen and Leon moved back to Russell County in 1964 and founded the Avalon Restaurant and Motel and the Exon Service Station, which they operated until 1979. They also operated the Russell County Airport for 5 years. Helen worked for the Lake Cumberland Community Services Organization as head cook and kitchen manager for over 25 years. She retired on February 29, 2002, but after a few years, she began employment with the Experience Works Program. After 8 years, she retired again at the age of 90.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her dear husband, Leon Cade, who passed from this life on March 14, 1998; an infant daughter, Mary Leona Cade; a son, Richard Leon Cade; 2 sisters: Betty Jean Nethery and Doris Johnson; and 2 brothers: Wendell Nethery and Kennard Nethery.
SURVIVORS:
1 son: Larry (and Judy) Cade of Russell Springs, KY
1 brother: Roger (and Gloria) Nethery of Bloomfield, KY
1 sister: Geneva Lees of Louisville, KY
A host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren
Many nieces, nephews, and friends
Funeral Service: Monday, May 24, 2021 at 10:00amCT at Russell Springs First Baptist Church with Bro. Ryan Coffey and Bro. Jeff Griffin officiating
Burial: Resthaven Memorial Park in Louisville
Visitation: Sunday, May 23, 2021 from 3:00pm-8:00pmCT at Russell Springs First Baptist Church
Bernard Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
