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Mary Lou Veal Routt

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Mary Routt Obituary

ROUTT, Mary Lou Veal, 60, Lexington, formerly of Nicholasville, died on Thurs. April 19, 2005 at Central Baptist Hospital after a brief, acute illness. Mary Lou, a member of the congregation of Centenary United Methodist Church was a faithful servant of Jesus Christ and an enthusiastic student of God's Word. Mary Lou, born June 4, 1944 is survived by her parents, Harlan H. Veal Sr. and Willie Rogers Veal to whom she was a loving and devoted daughter. Additional survivors include her husband, Wilson Morgan Routt Jr., to whom she was a source of joy and wisdom, her daughter, Kristin Marie Routt whom she loved without restraint and whose companionship she treasured, her granddaughter, Sophia Morganne who filled her with delight, an aunt, Helen Veal Marrs and her husband E.F., two brothers, Harlan H. Veal Jr. and his wife Phyllis Temple Veal and Willmot Preston Press Veal and his wife Delene, her mother-in-law, Mildred Denny Routt, a brother-in-law, Robert Denny Routt and his wife, Stephanie, nine nieces and nephews, Harlan H. Veal III, Katherine Veal McCarty, Mary Elizabeth Veal Wiggins, Tami Anne Veal, Leah Marshelle Veal, Preston Jarad Veal, Nathaniel Jefferson Routt, Mason Morgan Routt and Thomas Monroe Routt and six great nieces. Mary Lou completed her education at the University of Kentucky, receiving her Doctorate of Philosophy in Educational Psychology in 1994. She had a long and distinguished academic career as an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Studies of the College of Human Environmental Science at the University, retiring in 2004. She taught graduate and undergraduate courses in Child Development and Early Childhood Education, presented professional papers at academic conferences and authored numerous journal articles in her field. She was known for her personal commitment to the development and success of her students and for her unselfish service to her College and University. Mary Lou had a long-term interest in artistic expression and was an accomplished watercolorist. She was particularly interested in illustrative painting in books for young children and regularly attended conferences and workshops on related subjects. Services will be held 2 pm Fri. at Betts & West Funeral Home with Rev. David Thomas and Rev. Greg Porterfield officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wed. and Thurs. from 5-8 pm at the funeral home. Guestbook at Legacy.com

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader from Apr. 20 to Apr. 21, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Mary Routt

22 Entries

Mike Fontenot

February 3, 2023

I just found Wilson's obit, and now realize that he died in 2017 (5 years ago). Too late for me to reconnect with him. I wanted to thank him for introducing me to Special Relativity theory, many years ago ... it has been very important to me.

Mike Fontenot

February 2, 2023

My name is Mike Fontenot. Wilson and Mary Lou lived next door to us in Boulder, Colorado, many years ago. I've been trying unsuccessfully to get in touch with Wilson. If anyone can get a message through to him, please ask him to email me at [email protected] .

Linda Stinnett Stacy

May 2, 2005

Harley and Press, sorry to read of Mary Lou's passing. May the Lord be with you during this time of sadness. Linda

Wilma 'Cobb' Hamilton

April 25, 2005

I am so sorry to learn of the death of a wonderful person. I graduated from JCHS with Mary Lou. Please accept my sincere sympathy.

C B Thompson

April 25, 2005

Wilson, I'm very sorry for your loss. Mary Lou was a wonderful person. Both the Routt and the Veal families have lost a special woman. Your Friend C B Thompson

Alice Koech

April 24, 2005

Dear Dr. Routt's family. I was saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Routt. During my first year at UK I worked with her as her teaching assistant and learnt a lot from her. She was a very kind and generous person who taught me valuable lessons about being a teacher. Above all she shared her faith with me and I know that we will see her some day. May God's peace be upon you during this time. Alice.

Pam Nallinger Jayne

April 23, 2005

Wilson and Kristen, I saw the obituary after visitation was over. I am so very sorry to hear about this and know it is a great loss to you. The greatest comfort is to know where she is now and that we will be reunited someday. What wonderful memories you have of such a precious person. We had great times in AGD, and afterwards. My prayers are with you. Pam

Mickey Levy Settle

April 22, 2005

Dearest Wilson and family- my good thoughts and prayers are with you and all who loved Mary Lou. I just got back from Houston today, and my sister, Bobbie, showed me the obituary. Please know that I am thinking of you and I know Mary Lou is with each of you always. Much love at this tender time, Mickey

Deb Calhoun Martin

April 22, 2005

I am so sorry about your abrupt loss. I enjoyed participating with Mary Lou in Bible Study at Centenary. May God give you strength and comfort during this time.

April Elliott

April 21, 2005

Dr. Routt was one of my favorite professors at UK. She truly loved children and always kept their best interests at heart. She taught me so much that extended beyond the classroom. I am saddened by her passing and my thoughts and prayers are with her family . May your faith in God help you in this difficult time.

Andrea Adkins

April 21, 2005

To the family of Dr. Routt,

I offer my prayers during this time of great sadness and loss. Dr. Routt was a wonderful professor; she helped to make me the teacher that I am today. I hope you find comfort in knowing that she touched so many lives and her legacy will carried out through those who learned from her.

Sincerely,

Andrea Adkins, former UK student

Dawn Burger

April 21, 2005

I was deeply saddened to find out about Mary Lou's death. She was such a sweet person and an inspiration to all of her students. She seemed to care about each of us. I loved eating lunch with her and our friends since her retirement in May 04. She will truly be missed.

Julie Ogden Biddle

April 21, 2005

Mr. Routt and Kristin,

I was saddened to see Dr. Routt's picture this morning in the paper. Not only was Dr. Routt a professor of mine at UK, I also worked with her for 2 years(1997-1999) as a graduate assistant. She was extremely kind and compassionate. She was an inspiration to me. I don't know that I would have made it through graduate school without her! We also shared in the fact that we are both members of Alpha Gamma Delta. My prayers are with your family.

Love,

Julie Ogden Biddle

Bonnie Erdeman

April 21, 2005

I was saddened to hear that Mary Lou has gone to be with Our Lord. But know she was a trusty servant who's love for Him showed in all she did. I got to know Mary Lou in Family Studies many years ago then we reconnected at Centenary. We took several Bible Studies together. It was a privilege to have known her and she will be missed greatly at Centenary. May God bless and comfort the family and friends she left behind. She was a great lady.

Bonnie Erdeman

The Geils

April 20, 2005

"Miss Kiki" and Family.. we were so sorry to hear about the death of your Mom. The girls remember the special times visiting with her over the summers. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers...

Robin Moss

April 20, 2005

Dear Mr. Routt and Mr. and Mrs. Veal,

I was saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Routt. She was one of the finest professors I had during my education at UK. Dr. Routt was so kind and caring. She was always compassionate and looked for the good in others. I pray that God will comfort you in your loss.

Sincerely,

Robin Moss

Tom and Linda Ashley

April 20, 2005

Mr. and Mrs. Veal, Press and Wilson,

I have such fond memories of Mary Lou (and Wilson)from high school and later when Linda and I visited in Boulder. I am deeply shocked and saddened by the news.

Kristen West

April 20, 2005

Dear family of Dr. Routt,

I was a student of Dr. Routt's in the Early Childhood Program at UK. I just wanted to express how wonderful and caring she was as a person and as a teacher. There are no other teachers like her. I give you my deepest sympathy during this time. May God be with you as you cope with your precious loss.

Paul Kuehn

April 20, 2005

Wilson, my prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of your loss of Mary Lou. May God bless you and your family.

Paul Kuehn

Linda Holcomb Grassmuck

April 20, 2005

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Veal and Wilson,

I am just in disbelief of Mary Lou's death. I so many childhood memories of our growing up. You have my deepest concerns and prayers.

Bob & Sue Green

April 20, 2005

Krissy, Sophie, & dad

Thinking of you & will continue in the days to come.

Calvin Spicer

April 20, 2005

Mr. and Mrs. Veal and Press,

Sorry about your loss, Mary Lou was a wonderful person. I fondly remember her helping Press and myself through our first registration as Freshmen at UK.

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