Shelley Anne Wight

Frankfort - Shelley Anne Wight, age 72, of Frankfort, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Ms. Wight was born in Cortland, NY, on September 29, 1952, to the late Kenneth Albert and Margaret Ann Burris Wight. Her family relocated to Versailles, KY, when Shelley was five years old. Shelley attended St. Leo Catholic Church and St. Leo schools before graduating from Woodford County High School in the Class of 1971. A memorial service to celebrate Shelley’s life will be held at a later date at Sunset Memorial Gardens, where her ashes will be interred alongside her parents. Shelley was a devoted mother and homemaker, raising her two cherished sons, Adam and Ben. She had a remarkable talent for crafting and interior decorating, creating countless beautiful and functional pieces for her home. An avid gardener, she nurtured a variety of vegetables, herbs, and flowers with care. Later in life, Shelley embarked on a career as a chef and food service professional, finding her greatest joy in serving seniors. She held the role of Executive Chef at the Frankfort Senior Activity Center for several years, a position she loved deeply. After retirement, Shelley found her soul mate, John Sammons. The couple met through a church-sponsored bowling league in Frankfort and shared more than seven wonderful years together. They enjoyed traveling, spending time in Florida, visiting family and friends, and making lasting memories. Shelley became a member of Capital City Christian Church in Frankfort, where she and John found joy in weekly worship, senior adult outings, and fellowship. In addition to her parents, Shelley was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Allen Wight; and her niece, Margaret “Meg” Gentry Smith. She is survived by her sons, Edward Adam Morrow (Cheryl) of Jacksonville, FL, and Benjamin Allen Morrow (Kelly Bricher) of Fayetteville, GA; her siblings, James Albert Wight (Sandy) of Shepherdsville, KY, and Sue Alice Wight of Lawrenceburg, KY; nine nieces and nephews; and her loving and caring partner, John M. Sammons of Frankfort. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 2808 Palumbo Drive # 205, Lexington, KY 40509, Bluegrass Care Navigators, 643 Teton Trail, Frankfort, KY 40601, or Capital City Activity Center/Meals on Wheels Greater Frankfort, 202 Medical Heights Drive, Frankfort, KY 40601. Arrangements are under the direction of Harrod Brothers Funeral Home & Crematory.

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Shelley Anne Wight

September 29, 1952 - November 19, 2024