Madeline Waltz, 100, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Friday, July 5, 2024 at her home.
She was born April 14, 1924, in DePoyster, New York, to the late Glenn Thomas and June Pearl Conroy Hill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David C. Waltz on September 4, 1994.
Ms. Waltz was a member of Milltown Church, the first female Lieutenant in the Kentucky Corrections Cabinet, a Red Cross Nurse for blood drives, volunteered for various organizations, including Food Pantries, Soup Kitchens and Meal on Wheels, but above all she was a devoted Military Wife.
Survivors include:
Two sons – Glenn C. Waltz (Diann) and David Craig Waltz (Katina) all of Columbia
One daughter – Madeline Patricia “Patti” Fluhr (Ray) of Columbia
One half-sister – Marian Hill of Waddington, New York
Seven grandchildren – David Craig Waltz,III, Darren Casey Waltz, Michelle Stanley, Amber Grimes, Victoria Pridemore, Joshua Roberts, Courtney McCord
Six great-grandchildren – Grace Carol Combs, Dylan Grimes, Jaxson Henderson, Colton Pridemore, Preston McCord, Blakely McCord
Two great-grandchildren – Madeline Grimes and Amelia Grimes
Funeral service- Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at Milltown Church with Bro. Barney Taylor officiating
Burial in Lebanon National Cemetery in Lebanon, Kentucky
Visitation after 4:00 P.M. Tuesday and from 6:00 A.M. until 8:30 A.M. Wednesday at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home and after 9:00 A.M. Wednesday at the Milltown Church
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to Tunnel to Towers or the D.A.V.
Casket Bearers: Glenn Waltz, David Waltz, Ray Fluhr, Joshua Roberts, Dylan Grimes, Craig Waltz
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
