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Eugenia Whayne
1940 - 2025
BORN
1940
DIED
2025
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Eugenia Whayne Obituary
After graduating from Harrodsburg High School in 1957, Genie received her Bachelor's degree from Randolph Macon Women's College in Lynchburg, VA in 1961. She was an active participant in many local charities, including serving on the Board of Directors for Camp Horsin' Around (Perryville, KY) and the Ronald MacDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass (Lexington, KY).
Genie is survived by her three children, Tom (Camille) Whayne, Jim (Charlene) Whayne, and Kathy (John) Ficalora; six grandchildren, Landon, Hayden, Lew, Rachel, Madison and Gianna.
Memorial services will be held Friday, August 22 at Second Presbyterian Church (460 E. Main Street, Lexington, KY) with Visitation from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and funeral service at 12 p.m. Burial at Lexington Cemetery to immediately follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to Camp Horsin' Around (https://camphorsinaround.org/donate) in honor of Genie's lifelong commitment to philanthropy and service.
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Debra Skinner
Earlier today
My deepest condolences to the family. Ms Whayne will surely be missed. A few of my fondness memories will be of her and enjoying the Ky Wildcats basketball games, working the NYT´s daily wordle to name a few. She was not only one that I had the pleasure of being a caretaker of, she became someone very special.
Helen Hamilton
Yesterday
Sympathy and prayers for the family and friends. I have a many wonderful memories of Genie. She will be missed.
Gordon Roberts
Yesterday
Please accept my condolences- Gordon Roberts (Tom´s 91 year old cousin).
Jim Whayne
Yesterday
My mother was an incredible person, friend, parent, and advisor who touched the heart of everyone she met!!!
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