Obituary of Alma Ray Ison

Alma Ray Ison, age 95, Harrodsburg, widow of Louis Francis Ison, died Sunday, December 21, 2008 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, Danville, KY. Born October 22, 1913 in Harrodsburg, KY, she was the daughter of the late Nelson Lee and Nannie Lee (Royalty) Sanders. She was a former teacher but specialized in genealogical research. She was a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church where she taught Primary Sunday School for 50 Years, National Society of DAR, Kentucky State Historical Society, Harrodsburg Historical Society where she volunteered for 30 Years. She compiled and published books containing historical records, the most recent being: Bible Records and Vital Statics published in 2008. She was named PIONEER WOMAN of Harrodsburg on her 85th Birthday and she was recognized in June 1998 for her significant contribution toward historic preservation in Mercer Co. Survivors include: a daughter: Nancy Ellen Reahm of Grand Rapids, MI and a son: Louis "Charles" (Robin) Ison of Harrodsburg, KY; Five Grandchildren: Jonathan Jenkins, Stewart Ison, Nan Ison, Zachary Ison and Laura Russell and Four Great Grandchildren; Several Nieces & Nephews and loving Care Givers. Funeral services will be 11 am Tuesday, December 30 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel by Dr. Robert DeFoor. Burial will be in the Spring Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg. Pallbearers are: Nelson Cleo Sanders, Tom Horton, C.L. Horton, Lee Miller Dean, Jonathan Jenkins, Stewart Ison and Zach Ison. Honorary Bearers include: Larry Cannada Jr., Douglas Brown and David Cannada Visitation will be Monday, December 29 from 4-8 PM and prior to Service Tuesday at Ransdell Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be sent to: Louis F. Ison Scholarship Fund c/o KY Farm Bureau Education Foundation 9201 Bunsen Pky Louisville, KY 40250-0700; Harrodsburg Baptist Church; or the Harrodsburg Historical Society,