HISLE Betty Jean Cundiff, (b. February 4, 1930) of Lexington departed this life on February 8, 2015, with her husband, Wendell Leon Hisle, at her side.
Born to William Ralph and Doll E. Wilkerson Cundiff in Liberty, she graduated from the Ward-Belmont School in Nashville, TN, and attended Centre College in Danville, where she met her husband of 65 years. Betty Jean later graduated with a bachelor's degree from Berea College and earned a master's degree in English from the University of Kentucky.
In addition to raising four children, she taught at Eastern Kentucky University, Union College in Barbourville, Bell County High School, St. Francis - School in Louisville, and founded the Tabuk International School in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
Betty Jean had a spirited personality and nary a shy bone in her body. She could engage a stranger in conversation and win over a new friend in minutes. Nicknamed "Bubbles" in her youth, she had a twinkle in her eye, a bright smile and contagious good humor. She was a superb entertainer, Bridge player and cook. Her cream pies were perfection.
A life-long educator, Betty Jean loved to share a good book, news article and New Yorker cartoon. She was a tremendous supporter of the arts and culture. She served as a docent at the Huntington, WV, Museum of Art, the Art Museum at the University of Kentucky, and the Kentucky Horse Park.
One could not have picked a better, if unofficial, ambassador for Kentucky abroad. She personally led tours to major U.S. cities and Europe for friends and many of her beloved students.
For two years, Betty Jean and Leon lived in Saudi Arabia They spent many winters in Ocala, FL.
Everywhere she called home, Betty Jean always had friends due to her thoughtfulness, sharp wit, and warm laugh.
Betty Jean's life was filled with love. She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. In addition to her loving husband, Leon, she is survived by her 4 children, as well as nine grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
She was survived by her sister, Mary Jo Cundiff Crawford, of N. Redington Beach, FL, and three nieces.
She was predeceased by her granddaughter Emily Jean Hisle.
She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Funeral services will be private.
Memorials may be made to Berea College, CPO 2216, Berea, KY 40404, or First Christian Church, 323 Middleburg Street, Liberty, KY 42539.
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on Feb. 24, 2015
Born to William Ralph and Doll E. Wilkerson Cundiff in Liberty, she graduated from the Ward-Belmont School in Nashville, TN, and attended Centre College in Danville, where she met her husband of 65 years. Betty Jean later graduated with a bachelor's degree from Berea College and earned a master's degree in English from the University of Kentucky.
In addition to raising four children, she taught at Eastern Kentucky University, Union College in Barbourville, Bell County High School, St. Francis - School in Louisville, and founded the Tabuk International School in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
Betty Jean had a spirited personality and nary a shy bone in her body. She could engage a stranger in conversation and win over a new friend in minutes. Nicknamed "Bubbles" in her youth, she had a twinkle in her eye, a bright smile and contagious good humor. She was a superb entertainer, Bridge player and cook. Her cream pies were perfection.
A life-long educator, Betty Jean loved to share a good book, news article and New Yorker cartoon. She was a tremendous supporter of the arts and culture. She served as a docent at the Huntington, WV, Museum of Art, the Art Museum at the University of Kentucky, and the Kentucky Horse Park.
One could not have picked a better, if unofficial, ambassador for Kentucky abroad. She personally led tours to major U.S. cities and Europe for friends and many of her beloved students.
For two years, Betty Jean and Leon lived in Saudi Arabia They spent many winters in Ocala, FL.
Everywhere she called home, Betty Jean always had friends due to her thoughtfulness, sharp wit, and warm laugh.
Betty Jean's life was filled with love. She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. In addition to her loving husband, Leon, she is survived by her 4 children, as well as nine grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
She was survived by her sister, Mary Jo Cundiff Crawford, of N. Redington Beach, FL, and three nieces.
She was predeceased by her granddaughter Emily Jean Hisle.
She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Funeral services will be private.
Memorials may be made to Berea College, CPO 2216, Berea, KY 40404, or First Christian Church, 323 Middleburg Street, Liberty, KY 42539.
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on Feb. 24, 2015
HISLE Betty Jean Cundiff, (b. February 4, 1930) of Lexington departed this life on February 8, 2015, with her husband, Wendell Leon Hisle, at her side.
Born to William Ralph and Doll E. Wilkerson Cundiff in Liberty, she graduated from the Ward-Belmont School in Nashville, TN, and attended Centre College in Danville, where she met her husband of 65 years. Betty Jean later graduated with a bachelor's degree from Berea College and earned a master's degree in English from the University of Kentucky.
In addition to raising four children, she taught at Eastern Kentucky University, Union College in Barbourville, Bell County High School, St. Francis - School in Louisville, and founded the Tabuk International School in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
Betty Jean had a spirited personality and nary a shy bone in her body. She could engage a stranger in conversation and win over a new friend in minutes. Nicknamed "Bubbles" in her youth, she had a twinkle in her eye, a bright smile and contagious good humor. She was a superb entertainer, Bridge player and cook. Her cream pies were perfection.
A life-long educator, Betty Jean loved to share a good book, news article and New Yorker cartoon. She was a tremendous supporter of the arts and culture. She served as a docent at the Huntington, WV, Museum of Art, the Art Museum at the University of Kentucky, and the Kentucky Horse Park.
One could not have picked a better, if unofficial, ambassador for Kentucky abroad. She personally led tours to major U.S. cities and Europe for friends and many of her beloved students.
For two years, Betty Jean and Leon lived in Saudi Arabia They spent many winters in Ocala, FL.
Everywhere she called home, Betty Jean always had friends due to her thoughtfulness, sharp wit, and warm laugh.
Betty Jean's life was filled with love. She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. In addition to her loving husband, Leon, she is survived by her 4 children, as well as nine grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
She was survived by her sister, Mary Jo Cundiff Crawford, of N. Redington Beach, FL, and three nieces.
She was predeceased by her granddaughter Emily Jean Hisle.
She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Funeral services will be private.
Memorials may be made to Berea College, CPO 2216, Berea, KY 40404, or First Christian Church, 323 Middleburg Street, Liberty, KY 42539.
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on Feb. 24, 2015
Born to William Ralph and Doll E. Wilkerson Cundiff in Liberty, she graduated from the Ward-Belmont School in Nashville, TN, and attended Centre College in Danville, where she met her husband of 65 years. Betty Jean later graduated with a bachelor's degree from Berea College and earned a master's degree in English from the University of Kentucky.
In addition to raising four children, she taught at Eastern Kentucky University, Union College in Barbourville, Bell County High School, St. Francis - School in Louisville, and founded the Tabuk International School in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
Betty Jean had a spirited personality and nary a shy bone in her body. She could engage a stranger in conversation and win over a new friend in minutes. Nicknamed "Bubbles" in her youth, she had a twinkle in her eye, a bright smile and contagious good humor. She was a superb entertainer, Bridge player and cook. Her cream pies were perfection.
A life-long educator, Betty Jean loved to share a good book, news article and New Yorker cartoon. She was a tremendous supporter of the arts and culture. She served as a docent at the Huntington, WV, Museum of Art, the Art Museum at the University of Kentucky, and the Kentucky Horse Park.
One could not have picked a better, if unofficial, ambassador for Kentucky abroad. She personally led tours to major U.S. cities and Europe for friends and many of her beloved students.
For two years, Betty Jean and Leon lived in Saudi Arabia They spent many winters in Ocala, FL.
Everywhere she called home, Betty Jean always had friends due to her thoughtfulness, sharp wit, and warm laugh.
Betty Jean's life was filled with love. She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. In addition to her loving husband, Leon, she is survived by her 4 children, as well as nine grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
She was survived by her sister, Mary Jo Cundiff Crawford, of N. Redington Beach, FL, and three nieces.
She was predeceased by her granddaughter Emily Jean Hisle.
She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Funeral services will be private.
Memorials may be made to Berea College, CPO 2216, Berea, KY 40404, or First Christian Church, 323 Middleburg Street, Liberty, KY 42539.
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on Feb. 24, 2015
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