Charlotte Leidecker Kirk

Charlotte Leidecker Kirk passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky. Charlotte was born on February 11, 1949 in Florence, Alabama. She was a graduate of Reidland High School in Paducah, Kentucky and Murray State University, where she earned a Master's degree in Secondary Education.
Charlotte is survived by her son Chad Kirk (Katie), grandchildren Hayden Frazier, Collier and Webb Kirk, brothers Frank and Keith Leidecker, and countless nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
A lifelong teacher and educator, Charlotte spent years in the classroom focusing her time on young students and those with special needs. She loved to travel and spent much of her later years circling the globe. She will be remembered for her generosity, warmth, intelligence, quick wit, and great sense of humor. She was also an incredible listener and loved nothing more than sitting with friends or family and sharing conversation.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Amy Kirk, and a sister, Diane Irvan, as well as by her parents Boyd and Mildred (Wiley) Leidecker.
A memorial visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Ratterman Funeral Home, 3711 Lexington Road, Louisville, Kentucky.