1975-2020
Mrs. Connie J. Knell Leadingham, age 44, of Goose Creek Road, Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020, at her residence.
She was born November 24, 1975, in Fayette County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late James and Ida Smith Knell.
Connie was a member of the Old Path Pentecostal Holiness Church and she loved going to church, gardening, being outdoors, fishing, helping others and spending time with her family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, James Cornell, Johnny Knell, and Timothy Knell.
Connie is survived by her husband of 6 years, Nick Leadingham; two sons, Jesse Smith (Melissa) of Carter City, Kentucky, and Nicholas Leadingham Jr. of Olive Hill, Kentucky; two daughters, Brittany Lee (Danny) of Carter City, Kentucky, and Emily Smith of Olive Hill, Kentucky; five grandchildren, Alivia Gifford, Braylon Smith, Jaxon Lee, Chanston Lee and Adalynn Smith; one brother, Phillip Knell of Vanceburg, Kentucky; and two sisters, Iona Thomas and Doris Thomas, both of Vanceburg, Kentucky. She also leaves many other family members and friends who will sadly miss her.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at Globe Family Funeral Chapel in Camp Dix, Kentucky, with Brother Daniel Miller officiating. Burial will follow in the Lee Cemetery on Halfway Branch in Carter County, Kentucky.
Friends may visit from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2020, and after 9 a.m. on Wednesday at Globe Family Funeral Chapel, 7975 Lower Kinney Road, Vanceburg, Kentucky 41179.
Danny Lee, Eric Johnson, Larry Stacy, Tyler Leadingham, J.J. Smith, Kevin Burton and Cody Knipp will serve as pallbearers.
Due to COVID-19 regulations we ask that everyone wear a mask and practice social distancing.
Condolences may be sent to the family at http://www.globefc.com.
