Lena Marjorie Wells

February 12, 1927 - April 2, 2014

Lena Marjorie Wells, 87, of Falmouth, KY, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at the River Valley Nursing Home in Butler, KY. Born on February 12, 1927 in Pendleton County, KY, she was a daughter of the late John Boyd and Effie Blackburn Wagner. She married Charles Elva Wells and he preceded her in death on September 16, 2011. She was retired from the former Dr. Scholl’s shoe factory in Falmouth and a member of the Blanket Creek Baptist Church. She was the last of ten brothers and sisters, being predeceased by 4 brothers; Lindsey Wagner, Robert Wagner, Melvin Wagner, James Wagner, and 5 sisters; Geneva Merrill, Ethel Green, Edna Chain, Jean Lach, and Mary Yelton. She is survived by a son, Charles Donald (Shirley) Wells of Alexandria, KY; a daughter, Linda Joan (Regis) Nesbitt of Ft. Thomas, KY; 4 grandchildren: Lisa Atchley, Brandon Nesbitt, Rodney Wells, and Mark Wells, 4 great grandchildren; Kaylin Wells, Kenton Wells, Jacob Fox, and Emily Fox; and her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, George Lach, Anna Mary Tackett, Marjorie Adams, and Gary Wells. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at Woodhead Funeral Home in Falmouth with Bro. Joe Hall and Bro. Jamie Thornsberry officiating. Pallbearers for the service will be Brandon Nesbitt, Jacob Fox, Marvin Sullivan, Bro. Bill Evans, and John Merrill. Burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery. The visitation will be held from 10-12 at the funeral home. The family would like to thank the staff of River Valley Nursing Home for their excellent care. Memorial contributions are suggested to: Blanket Creek Baptist Church: 5080 Broadford Rd. Falmouth, KY 41040 or River Valley Nursing Home Patient Fund: 305 Taylor Street, Butler, KY 41006