Julia Belle Richardson

Julia Belle Nugent Richardson, 97, of Summit, passed away peacefully Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, at her daughter's home.

She lived and worked with her husband of 51 years, Glenn, on their farm in Summit. Julia attended Summit No. 2 in grade school and attended Lynnvale High School, graduating in 1945 as valedictorian of her class. She later attended Western Kentucky State College, graduating in 1964 with a bachelor of science then later receiving a master of arts and Rank 1. She taught 30 years with her first year beginning at the one-room school house at Summit No. 1. This is the same building now located in Freeman Lake Park. Later, she taught at Stephensburg Elementary and Lynnvale Elementary. Her love for teaching remained all her life.

Julia was a lifetime member of Summit Methodist Church, where she served in many capacities. Her faith and love of God guided the way she lived.

Some of her favorite activities included portraying Amelia Bedelia at various schools and social functions; 25 years with the Elizabethtown Historic Walking Tour, where she played the role of Aunt Beck Hill, former regent of the local DAR Chapter, member of Retired Teachers Association and was a Kentucky Colonel. She received many other accolades throughout her amazing lifetime.

Julia was preceded in death by her parents, Alonzo and Dollie Nugent; her husband of 51 years, Glenn; a son, Jim; two sisters, Velma Sarver and Edith Dupin; and a brother, Lonnie Nugent.

Survivors include a daughter, Phyllis Lasley; three grandchildren, Tim (Patty) Lasley, Jamie (Tausha) Richardson and Gena (Kyle) Baker; eight great-grandchildren, 14 great-great-grandchildren; several beloved nieces and nephews, as well as many other friends and neighbors.

The funeral is at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Summit Methodist Church. Burial follows in the church cemetery.

Visitation is from 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Brown Funeral Home in Elizabethtown and continues at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church.