Willie Gruner Tincher
Willie Gruner Tincher
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Willie earned a degree from Fugazzi Business College as a medical transcriptionist. Her career included roles at UK Hospital, St. Luke's Hospital and several medical practices in Northern Kentucky.
Willie was a friend to all, including animals. She loved animals and enjoyed supporting animal rescues. She also volunteered at the Best Friends Adult Day Program in Nicholasville, KY.
Willie had an adventurous spirit and enjoyed life to the fullest. She loved to travel and was always the life of the party. She was a great bridge player and an avid UK fan. Willie loved the beach, a good glass of wine and spending time with family and friends.
In addition to her devoted husband, she is survived by their children: Raymond (Bridget) Gruner, Amanda (Mike) Vinson, and Tonya (Fred) Cox; grandchildren: Chris (Robin) Gruner, Seth Gruner, Abby Gruner, Noah Vinson, Caleb Vinson, Whitney Vinson, Kaitlyn (Matt) Coyle, Chase (Tory) Tincher, Ella Cox, and Frederick Cox; 4 great grandchildren: Elliott Gruner, Hailey Gruner, Madilyn Coyle, and Matthew Coyle; and one furbaby: Scruffy Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, William Gruner and son, Bill Tincher.
In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to the Best Friends Day Center (Best Friends Landing Page - Christian Care Communities) or Kentucky Equine Adoption Center (Kentucky Equine Adoption Center).
Services celebrating Willie's life will be held at Clark Legacy Center-Brannon Crossing:
Wednesday, October 29th: Visitation from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 30th: Visitation from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Pallbearers: Chris Gruner, Seth Gruner, Noah Vinson, Caleb Vinson, Chase Tincher, Frederick Cox
Honorary Pallbearers: Whitney Vinson, Kaitlyn Coyle, Ella Cox, Abby Gruner
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Laura Cox
October 29, 2025
Willie was such a joy to be around. My condolences to Jim and her family.
Doug&Brenda Ison
October 28, 2025
Jim,
Brenda and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. Willie was such a sweet lady. She always had a smile and kind word for everyone she saw. She will be missed by all who were privileged to have known her.
Doug & Brenda Ison
Dan and Debbie Weber
October 27, 2025
We were so devastated to hear of Willie´s passing. We will certainly miss her smiling face and kind voice at our Lions Club gatherings including the Bluegrass Fair!
Truly a blessing to have known her. Sending prayers, dear friend.
Dan and Debbie Weber
Kelly Easton
October 27, 2025
Jim,
I was so sorry to hear of Willie's passing and feel very blessed that I got to know her through the Lexington Lions Club. She was always so friendly, and gave such a warm welcome to everyone at the Bluegrass Fair. My prayers are with you and her loved ones during this time.
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