Mary Delay Begenwald

Mary Delay Begenwald, 88, of Versailles passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at Ross Manor in Dillsboro. She was born at Hazard in Perry County, Kentucky on September 13, 1926 the daughter of Eugene and Nellie Deaton Gray. She was married to Roy Delay on January 18, 1946 and he preceded her in death on January 14, 1971. She was later married to William "Bud" Begenwald and he also preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters Sue Ricketts of Louisville, Kentucky, and Linda (Mark) Chance of Dillsboro; three grandchildren Todd (Amber) Chance of Dillsboro, Traci (Ryan) Bruns of Milan, and Jason (Stacy) Ricketts of New Albany; 6 great-grandchildren; one brother Kenny (Elaine) Gray of Milan. She was also preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, and two sisters. Mrs. Begenwald was a 1946 graduate of Versailles High School. She was employed with the Delaney Wood Heel Factory in Versailles and retired from Conn Organ in Madison. She enjoyed traveling in her retirement years. Mary was a 60 year member of the Versailles Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 7 at 11am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Mike Cantrell officiating. Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles. Visitation will be Saturday from 10am until time of services and memorials may be given to the Versailles Baptist Church in care of the funeral home.