Lenora Lay, 83 of Glendale, Kentucky died Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Baptist Health Hardin, in Elizabethtown.
Mrs. Lay was a member of First Baptist Church where she served as a Trustee, Treasurer, member of the Senior and Adult Choir, Officers Wives, Senior Saints. She was also a member of Rising Star OES 102.
She was preceded in death by both her amazing husbands, Allison A. Westbrooks- US Army KIA Vietnam and Sereal L. Lay Sr. - US Army Veteran; parents Willie C. & Gracie “Hicks” Mays; two brothers Willie Mays and Marvin Mays; two sisters Scharlie Mays and Anna Mays Goins.
Her memories will forever be cherished by her two sons, Sereal Jr. (Amanda) Lay and Willie (Melissa) Lay; two daughters Waynel Lay and Avis (Mario) Burrow; one brother Larry Mays; eleven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, May 18, 2026 at First Baptist Church, Elizabethtown, with Rev. Roderick Jones, officiating. Burial to follow in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central, Radcliff, KY.
Visitation at Percell & Sons Funeral Home, Elizabethtown after 6:00 p.m. Sunday May 17, 2026 with OES services at 7:00 p.m.
Percell & Sons Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know I'm thinking of you all and sending love, prayers, and strength during this difficult time. I love you all.
No words can express or replace the loss of a beloved one, but please except my prayers and condolences at this time.
"We are so incredibly sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family". "Our heart aches for you. Please know that we are here for you today and always".
"Today we honor a woman whose life was defined by grace, loyalty, and unwavering devotion. For 30 years, our families served together in the United States Army, sharing the burdens and blessings of military life. For 60 years, she was not just a friend — she was family. Her kindness, her strength, and her steady presence shaped our lives in ways words can barely express. We are grateful for every memory, every moment, and every year we were blessed to walk this journey with her. May her legacy live on in all of us who loved her."Please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss Avis and all family.
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