Karen Raley Lucey

Karen Raley Lucey, 58, of Louisville passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at University of Louisville Hospital with her children by her side.
She was born May 25, 1965 in Lebanon, KY one of seven children to the late Francis A. and Dorothy Whitehouse Raley. Gary Metcalf, her husband; Pamela Raley, her sister; James Raley her brother, precedes her in death along with Anthony Dale, and three sisters-in-law.
Karen was a former employee of Metropolitan Lincoln-Mercury for over 20 years and Ratterman Brothers Funeral Home, St. Matthews and East Louisville locations for over 16 years. She was a caller at Jeffersontown Bingo, an avid bunco player and was strong in her faith.
Karen was one of the most selfless individuals you could know, always placing everyone else's wants and needs above her own. She enjoyed being around family and friends and traveling to Panama City Beach for their annual trip. Her true passion in life was being a "Nanny" to her grandchildren, worshipping the ground they walked on, giving them all her love and attention and creating memories to last a lifetime.
Karen is survived by her four children, Abeni Raley, Jessica Raley, Marissa Lucey and Ian Raley; grandbabies, Olivia, Amelia, Adam, Jayden, Adalynn, Nova, Brendon, Enola, Elly, Masen and Preston. She is also survived by her siblings, Franky, Sandy (Jan), Donnie and Scotty Raley (Patty); several nieces and nephews, extended family and many friends.
Funeral Services will be held at 1 pm Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Ratterman Funeral Home, 3711 Lexington Road, St. Matthews. Visitation will be from 4-8 pm on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, and from 10 am until time of service on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Karen will be taken back to her birthplace of Lebanon. There will be a visitation from 10-2 pm on Friday, August 18, 2023, at Bosley Funeral Home, 246 Proctor Knott Avenue, Lebanon. Immediately following she will be laid to rest alongside her parents in St. Augustine Church Cemetery, Lebanon, KY.
In keeping with Karen's love for children, please make memorial contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.