Amy Louise Parrish Jett
RICHMOND - Amy Louise Parrish Jett, 98, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 27, 2015, surrounded by her family. She was born on February 27, 1917 to Lula Wheeler and Jerry Parrish, and grew up in Madison County. She graduated from Model Lab. School in 1933 and married Paul Jett. She was the mother of four children: Emily Ellen Jett (deceased), Sally Smathers Davis (Richard) of Campton, NH, Sue Ann Reeves, and Paul David Jett both of Richmond, Kentucky. In 1970, she obtained a BS degree in Vocal Performance from Eastern Kentucky University. She sang in many choirs, including The Lexington Singers and The First Presbyterian Church chancel choir. For many years she volunteered each Sunday morning at the Pattie A. Clay Hospital with the Samaritan Singers,singing hymns to the patients and staff. She was a member of the Cecilian Club for 70+ years which is affiliated with the Kentucky Federation of Music Clubs and the National Federation of Music Clubs. She held the office...