Jean Matheny
Jean Moore Matheny (88), of Georgetown, Kentucky, passed away on September 17, 2025 at Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
Jean was born on August 29, 1937 in Lexington to the late Wellington and Elizabeth Willis Moore. Recently celebrating 63 years of marriage, Jean married John Lee Matheny on August 29, 1962, and resided in Georgetown for 60 years.
Jean graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1960 with a degree in Elementary Education. Later she completed her Masters and Rank 1 at Georgetown College in Elementary Education. Beginning at Yates Elementary in Fayette County and ending her lifelong teaching career at Northern Elementary in Scott County, Mrs. Matheny was a beloved teacher to those who were fortunate enough to call her classroom home. After retiring Jean was a substitute teacher for Scott County Schools, and many years after working at the Keeneland Racetrack and Rupp Arena – becoming the smile many longed to see.
Jean was a member of the Georgetown Women’s Club, Scott County Retired Teachers, Georgetown Baptist Church and a volunteer at Georgetown Community Hospital, Jean’s days were often filled with others.
The best way to describe Jean is that she had a gift for making those around her feel truly special. She remembered the details that mattered most and wove them into the small moments. Her kindness was steady and unwavering, and her presence left an impact on those around her.
Jean is survived by her husband, John; her sons Greg of Georgetown, Andrew (Suzanne) of Mayslick, two grandchildren, Austin Matheny (Rylee) of Mayslick and Taylor Belle Matheny of Kansas City, Missouri; and her newest joy, great grandson, James Bode Matheny; sister-in-laws Judith Matheny Herrick of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, Mary Moore of Auburn, Alabama; and Ceacy Moore of Lexington, Kentucky. A special niece Janet Moore Olver (Chuck) and her son Mark Olver (Sherrie) of Georgetown; other nieces and nephews include Edward Moore Jr., Michael Moore, Christy Moore Nall, Brian Moore, Prisca Moore.
Mrs. Matheny is preceded in death by her siblings Edward Willis Moore (Betty), Wellington Moore, James William Moore; brother-in-law, Tom Herrick; nieces and nephews Timothy Moore, Gary Moore and Pamela Moore.
Visitation will be held at the Tucker, Yocum & Wilson Funeral Home on Monday, September 22, from 5 – 8 p.m. and Tuesday, September 23rd from 9 – 11 a.m. Services will be held on Tuesday, September 23 at 11 a.m. Burial will immediately follow the service at Georgetown Cemetery.
Pallbearers will include: Austin Matheny, Chuck Olver, Mark Olver, Charlie Boyd, Blake Boyd, Hilton Withers, David Whitehouse
Honorary Pallbearers: Becky Ashcraft, Martha Boyd, Gloria Clements, Bonnie Flinn, Carolyn Hatton, Sherrie Olver, Donna Oser, Jayne Pitts Hibberd, Carol Vest, Gina Whittle
Memorials can be made in memory of Jean Matheny to the following organizations:
Bluegrass Care Navigators
1733 Harrodsburg Rd.
Lexington, KY 40504
Please include in the memo in memory of Jean Matheny
First Christian Church of Georgetown, KY
112 E. College St.
Georgetown, KY 40324
Georgetown Baptist Church
207 South Hamilton Street
Georgetown, KY 40324