It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Holly Lynn Witt, age 46 of Somerset, KY. She lost her battle against cancer on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at the University of KY Medical Center. Holly was born in Cincinnati, OH on August 9, 1979 to Jennie Alexander and Bobby Witt.
Holly spent her life caring for children… she was very passionate about early childhood education where she touched the lives of many children and families over the years. Holly started her career in Somerset, KY and taught preschool in both Lexington and Winchester, KY and Fort Riley, KS. She finished her career at the Bethany House in Somerset as a patient advocate. Holly was of Baptist faith and she last attended Beacon Hill Baptist Church.
She leaves behind her beloved son, Jonas Randall Carter (16); her mother, Jennie Alexander Mounce; her brother, Jordan Lee Mounce (Amber) of Somerset, KY; her sister Karabeth Kilzer (Joshua) of Berea, KY; two nephews, Brennon Lee Strunk and Jack Thomas Kilzer; her special friend Vonda Dawes; extended family members, neighbors and friends who are saddened by her passing.
Holly was preceded in death by her Dad, Gary Vonis Mounce; maternal grandparents, Bea and Lucille Alexander; and her paternal grandparents, Jackie and Delores Mounce.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2025 from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home, 1046 West Hwy 80, Somerset, KY 42503. Holly’s funeral service will follow on Thursday, August 21st at 2:00 pm at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. Clyde Strunk officiating. Burial will be at the Piney Grove Cemetery #1.
Pallbearers will be Jordan Mounce, Justin Carter, Matt VanHook, Josh Kilzer, Kara Kilzer, Amanda Sexton and April Clough.
You are welcome to view the obituary and offer condolences to the family at our website: www.LakeCumberlandFuneralService.com
In Lieu of flowers, Holly asks that expressions of sympathy be made to the Somerset Pulaski County Humane Society or the Bethany House in memory of Holly Lynn Witt. Checks can be made payable to your charity choice and mailed c/o Lake Cumberland Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1441, Somerset, KY 42502.
Lake Cumberland Funeral Home is entrusted with the services for Holly L. Witt.
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