Phyllis Jeanne Helphinstine Wedding, 93, wife of James Lee Wedding, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026 at her home in Nicholas County.

Born August 13, 1932 in Ewing to the late Thomas Allen & Josie Pickett Umstattd Helphinstine, she worked for many years as a clerk for the U.S. Government in several areas, including Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, the Army Depot at Avon and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). She was a longtime member of the Carlisle Christian Church. Phyllis was an avid reader, having once earned the title Reader of the Year at the Nicholas County Public Library. She enjoyed activities at the Nicholas County Senior Citizens' Center, watching westerns and crocheting, and dearly loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Additional survivors include 3 children: John Doyle (Cathy Estes), Billy (Lisa) Doyle & Rhonda (Tim) Chisholm; a brother, Gordon (Sharon) Helphinstine; 5 grandchildren: Laura (Dustin) Ward, Enoch Doyle, Rachel Doyle (Josh Dyer), Mason Doyle (Nick Clay) & Veronica (Jacob) Wise; and 4 great-grandchildren: Devin Jones, Atlas Ward, and Andi & Abel Dyer.

Also preceding her in death were 5 brothers: T.A., Roger, Cecil, John Mason & Raymond Helphinstine; a sister, Mary Thomas Ray; and a grandson, J.C. Doyle.

Services will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, May 21st at Carlisle Christian Church by Rev. Steve Smith with burial to follow in Evergreen Memory Gardens.

Visitation will be after 5:00 P.M. Wednesday at Mathers-Gaunce Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Carlisle Christian Church and the Nicholas County Public Library.

Carlisle Christian Church
242 North Locust Street, Carlisle, Kentucky 40311,
Tel: 859-289-5266
Web: www.carlislechristian.com

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