Loureda A. Wilson Roy, 80, daughter of the late Orvis and Belva (Meece) Wilson, was born on February 11, 1943 in Russell County, KY and departed this life on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at her home in the Gosser Ridge community.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a life-long member of Union Baptist Church. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, niece, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, and friend. She was a dedicated employee of Houchen’s for 30 years where she served many members of the community. She was also an avid sports fan and loved supporting the Russell County Mighty Lakers.
Loureda was united in marriage to Osburn M. Roy on May 18, 1961 who preceded her in death on May 30, 2015. She was also preceded in death by one brother and three sisters: Lewell Wilson, Maxine Roy, Gladys Cravens, and Mattigene Gaskin.
SURVIVORS:
1 daughter: Beverly (James) Grimes of Russell Springs
1 son: Reggie (Sarah) Roy of Russell Springs
4 grandchildren: Brandon (Sherry) Selby and Madelyn and Ozzy Roy of Russell Springs; Brittany (Dusty) Stearns of Murfreesboro, Tennessee
3 great-grandchildren: Grider Selby and Emery Kate Robertson of Russell Springs, KY and Ella (Blake) Mann of Jasper, Indiana
A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family members, & close friends
Funeral Service: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 10:00amCT at Bernard Funeral Home in Russell Springs
Visitation: Tuesday, September 26, 2023 from 5:00pm-8:00pmCT at the funeral home
In lieu of flowers, the family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the Union Cemetery Trust Fund, PO Box 2273, Russell Springs, KY 42642.
Pallbearers: Larry Emerson, Meredith Scales, Greg Redmon, Terry Cochran, Kermit Burton, and Joe Wilson.
Honorary Pallbearers: Stan Thomas, Ross Russell, Sharon Hill, Don Cooper, Bill Magruder, Michael Ford, and Larry Miller.
