We are sad to announce that on October 15, 2020 we had to say goodbye to Ellen Banahan Mefford (Lexington, Kentucky). Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ellen Banahan Mefford to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Thomas Barry and Mary Carroll Banahan; and her siblings, Thomas Barry Banahan, Jr., Charles Carroll Banahan and Angela Marie Banahan.

She is survived by: her daughters, Cathy (Jeff Schuler), Karen Mefford, Jane (Steve Peyton), Margie (Paul Purdon) and Janet (Charlie Bryant); her grandchildren, Kevin, Keith, Chris, Rachel Schuler, Josh Peyton, Mary Beth Blair, Molly Bryant, Katie Henson, Sam Purdon, Megan and Matt Bryant; and her sisters-in-law, Betty Banahan, Pat Banahan and Nancy Littrell (Dick). She is also survived by 15 great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, Ellen requested donations be made to The Galilean Children's Home, P.O. Box 880, Liberty, KY 42539 or to God's Pantry Food Bank 1685 Jaggy Fox Way Lexington, Kentucky 40511.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Milward Funeral Director

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October 16, 2020

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“In loving memory of Ellen Banahan Mefford, Sharing in your sorrow. With love and friendship. Ellen was a dear friend who always made you feel better just being in her presence. I will miss her but know she leaves behind 5 beautiful daughters to keep her close with us!”

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Oct 19

Visitation

Milward Funeral Home
159 N Broadway, Lexington, KY 40507

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Oct 20

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Peter Catholic Church
153 Barr St, Lexington, KY 40507

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Oct 20

Burial

Calvary Cemetery
874 W Main St, Lexington, KY 40508

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