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Imelda Fox Obituary
96, of Louisville, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 20, 2016 with her family by her side.
She was a native of Louisville, daughter of the late Michael Linnig and Carrie Wessel Linnig. She was a graduate of Mercy Academy, class of 37, Western Kentucky University and earned her Masters from the University of Louisville, and an advance degree from Spalding and UL in remedial reading. Mrs. Fox taught at Greathouse Elementary for 25 years, and Mill Creek Elementary for 8 years. She also taught in Corvallis, OR.
She was a member of the Louisville Arts Club, Bellarmine Women's Council, Jefferson County Retired Teachers Association, a group leader for national and international tours, an active member of the "American Association of University Women", and a founding member of St. Albert the Great Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Eugene B. Fox; son, Dennis Fox; 2 sisters, Dorothy Crimmins, Marianne Hoffman; 3 brothers Earl, Leonard, and William Linnig.
She is survived by her sisters, Marjorie L. Finn and Carolyn L. O'Rourke; sister-in-law, Juanita L. Frank; her son, Terry Fox (Agatha); daughter, Sister Mary Peter, O.P. (Karen Fox); 2 grandchildren, Richard Fox (Stacie), William Fox; 3 great-grandchildren, Bradley, Blake and Olivia; and nieces and nephews.
Her Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday. St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, 1395 Girard Drive with burial in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be 3 to 8 p.m., Monday, December 26th, at Ratterman Funeral Home, 3711 Lexington Road "in St. Matthews".
Memorial gifts in Imelda's memory may be made to Boys and Girls Haven or St. Albert the Great.
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December 26, 2016
So sorry to hear about Aunt Mel's passing. She was one of my favorite aunts in Louisville, such a cheery and bright person. And most of all her presence was unforgettable. Peace to you Aunt Mel - with love Anne O'.
Faye Dykstra
December 25, 2016
Dear Family,
Mel was a 35 year member of the local Louisville branch of the American Association of University Women. She was loyal to her family and her community. May she rest in peace. With deep sympathy,
December 24, 2016
Offering to the Fox family, our sincerest condolences. Trust in the love of God, friends and family to assist you through your grief. --ERJ
December 24, 2016
I am sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn," sustain your family during this challenging time. Isaiah 61: 1, 2
Greta Harding
December 23, 2016
Mrs. Fox was my first grade teacher. Over the summer, I took my now 6 year old son to the exact room at the (now) St. Matthews Library where Mrs Fox taught me and my two sisters and shared fond memories with him of that time. We all adored her as our teacher. Mrs. Fox is a treasure and I am so grateful for her contributions to our education.
Pat Hall
December 23, 2016
Agatha,
Condolences to you and your family. So sorry for your loss.
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