Judy Kay Knecht

Judy Kay Knecht, age 53, passed away quietly on November 27, 2016 in her home surrounded by family and loved ones.  She was the wife of Douglas Knecht, they shared 28 years together.  She was the loving mother of Destiny Knecht, Natasha Green and son-in-law Benjamin Brake.  Grandmother of Shealyn, Carly Kay, Isabella, and Benjamin Jr.  Daughter of Mildred Carter Vanlandingham (nee Reams) and stepfather Ercil “Benny” Vanlandingham. Dear sister of Bernice Carter (Larry) Casagrande, Bobby (Nancy) Carter Jr, Tony Carter, Patsy Carter, and Sara Carter.  Daughter-in-law to Harry and Virgie Knecht, sister-in-law to Vicki Knecht, and Mark Knecht. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and friends.  Predeceased in death by her father Bobby Carter, brother Matthew Carter and Grandparents.

Judy was born in Kentucky on August 15, 1963 to Mildred (nee Reams) and Bobby Carter.  She grew up in the small town of Dayton KY, where she made many lifelong friends.  She was a hard worker and went to work at the age of 16 for United Dairy Farmers.  Years later she enjoyed working as a shipping and receiving data clerk at Global Logistics and most recently working with a close friend, Rhonda Nichols, providing cleaning services.  She welcomed her first born daughter Natasha Green into the world on January 16, 1988.  On September 27, 1997 Judy married her best friend Doug Knecht, and on October 31, 1999 they became proud parents to their beautiful daughter Destiny Knecht.

Judy was a devoted mother and faithful Christian, in which she was a member of the Salem Community Church.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.  Judy was loved by all, she never met a stranger. She was a caring woman who devoted endless hours caring for her mother and stepfather.   Every year at Christmas time she loved to bake cookies with her daughters and sisters and shared all her goodies with friends and family.  She also took pleasure in riding with her husband and friends on their Harley.  Judy will be deeply missed by her friends, family, and ALL who knew and loved her.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2016 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the Alexandria Funeral Home.  Funeral Service will be held on Friday, December 2nd at the Alexandria Funeral Home beginning at 11:00am. Interment will be in the Mt. Gilead Cemetery, Carthage, KY.

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