Doris Hudson Whaley, 85, widow of Fred Whaley, died Saturday, August 1, 2015 at Johnson-Mathers Nursing Home where she had lived for several years.

Born March 25, 1930 in Millersburg, KY, she was the daughter of the late Robert Hendrick & Ruth Beeding Stirman Hudson, and a 1948 graduate of the Old Millersburg High School & Fugazzi Business College. Doris worked for many years as a deputy in the Nicholas Co. PVA Office and was a long-time member of the Carlisle Presbyterian Church where she served as Deacon and Elder. She has been an inspiration to all who knew her with her never-ending display of courage and her strong faith in God.

Survivors include 3 nieces: Delma "Gee Gee" Tanner, Millersburg, Rebecca Hudson & Kathy Whattenbarger, both of Lexington; a nephew: Bob Hudson, LaGrange; 2 great-nieces: Karen Wayne, Ft. Thomas, and Sheila Pelle, Covington; a great-nephew: David Keller Lake, Millersburg; several great-great nieces and nephews; and her devoted care-giver, Ruby Bussell Hudson.

Also preceding her in death were a sister, Edythe Hudson Williams; a brother, Thomas Stirman Hudson; a niece, Barbara Williams Owen; and a great-nephew, Greg Owen.

Services will be 1:00 P.M. Thursday, August 6, 2015 at the Carlisle Presbyterian Church by Rev. Steve Smith with burial to follow in the Carlisle Cemetery.

Visitation will be after 10:00 A.M. Thursday at the church.

Carlisle Presbyterian Church
P.O. Box 181, Carlisle KY 40311

Nicholas County Public Library
223 North Broadway, Carlisle KY 40311
Tel: 1-859-289-5595
Web: http://www.nicholasreads.org/