Ms. Mary Elizabeth West
June 17, 1948 - July 21, 2017
Mary Elizabeth West was born to the late Alberta Smith and James West on June 17, 1948 in Lexington, Kentucky. Mary professed hope in Christ at an early age and joined St. John Missionary Baptist Church went it was located on Kenton Street. Mary attended the old Dunbar High School. After many years of dedicated service, she retired from the University of Kentucky. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Billy Jordan and William Jordan. Mary leaves to cherish her memory a son, James L. Edwards, and his siblings, Timothy Edwards, Eric (Birdie) Taylor, Andre (Stephanie) Edwards, Selika (Eugene) Collins, Michael Edwards, Jr., and Jesstina Edwards; a sister, Pearly Givens; three brothers, Thomas (Dorothy) Jordan, Robert (Gloria) Jordan, and James Carr; special friends, Teresa Pettus, Jerry Baker, and Rolland Lewis; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
Mary Elizabeth West was born to the late Alberta Smith and James West on June 17, 1948 in Lexington, Kentucky. Mary professed hope in Christ at an early age and joined St. John Missionary Baptist Church went it was located on Kenton Street.... View Obituary & Service Information