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Mary Denney Obituary
MOUNT STERLING — Mary Elizabeth Denney, 96, died peacefully on Jan. 31, 2022, at Baptist Hospital, Lexington.
She was born in Bourbon County, and was the daughter of the late Sam Denney and Mildred Gillespie Denney.
Mary was a graduate of Morehead State University and earned a Master's in Music from Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill. Mary was a member of First Christian Church. She was director of vocal music at Maysville High School from 1948-1986. A proclamation from the city, signed by the Mayor of Maysville in 1991, was awarded for her outstanding work at Maysville High School where her choral groups won the highest statewide awards in choral music year after year.
Mary was an avid fan of the Kentucky Wildcats, the Cincinnati Bengals, and the Reds. She loved good books, especially poetry and closely followed current events.
Mary is survived by cousins, many friends and former students.
Graveside service will be held in Monticello on Feb. 8, 2022, with her cousin, Dr. Rose Taul officiating.
A memorial service will be held at First Christian Church of Maysville at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to First Christian Church, 18 E 3rd Street, Maysville, Ky. 41056.
Taul Funeral Homes Mount, Sterling are in charge of funeral arrangements.
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Betty Ladenburger (Klausner)
March 15, 2022
Heartfelt sympathy in the passing of Ms. Denney. I was one of the lucky ones .....a student in her vocal classes.
Rest in peace, Ms. Denney.
Betty Ladenburger Klausner
March 15, 2022
I was one of Ms. Denney's students in vocal music classes at MHS. She was a wonderful teacher and kind lady. She brought out 'the best of us' with her music.
Rest in Peace, Ms. Denney.
Ron Rigg
February 5, 2022
RIP. She was for sure one of one.
Sean McHugh
February 4, 2022
My deepest sympathy to the family, friends, and former students of Miss Mary Denney. She will always be remembered as one of the kindest people I've ever met and an incredibly talented and caring teacher. She not only taught us "You'll Never Walk Alone." She proved it.
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Antonio Browning
February 4, 2022
Rest In Peace.
Kathy Orner
February 4, 2022
What a beautiful lady and life! I never had her as a teacher but got to know her when MCHS and MHS choirs did joint ventures. She certainly influenced many with her loving spirit.
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