Leona Helen George Trussell, 84, widow of Robert T. Trussell, passed away Monday, December 9, 2013 at Johnson-Mathers Nursing Home.

A native of Nicholas County, she was born February 5, 1929 to the late Thomas & Flossie Shields George, was a retired employee of Jockey International, a member of both the VFW and American Legion Auxiliaries, where she held many offices at the local, state and national level, and was a devoted member of the Myers Christian Church.

She is survived by 2 sons, Larry (Shirley) Trussell and Terry (Patty) Trussell, of Carlisle, 2 sisters, Bonnie Minton, of Lexington, and Jean McCarthy, of Fairborn, Ohio, a brother, Rondall George, of Carlisle, 9 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Also preceding her in death were a brother, Jerry Whayne George, and a sister, Eunice Bromagen.

Services will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. Friday, December 13, 2013 at Mathers-Gaunce Funeral Home by Rev. Julian Hammonds with burial following in the Carlisle Cemetery.

Visitation will be after 6:00 P.M. Thursday.

Memorial contributions suggested to Nicholas County Senior Citizens, 147 Scrubgrass Road, Carlisle, KY 40311, or Hospice of the Bluegrass, 1317 US Hwy 62 East, Cynthiana, KY 41031.

Bluegrass Hospice Care
1317 US Highway 62 East, Cynthiana KY 41031
Tel: 1-859-234-6462
Web: https://www.bgcarenav.org/give