Lou Ann Randolph

Lou Ann Randolph, age 81, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on August 1, 1943, in Corbin, Kentucky, she lived a life rooted in faith, family, and service to others.

On May 22, 1961, Lou Ann married the love of her life, M.E. Randolph. Together they shared 64 years of marriage marked by deep devotion and mutual respect. Their union was blessed with two sons: Kevin David Randolph and the late Steven Douglas Randolph. Lou Ann's heart overflowed with love for her family.

A proud graduate of Pulaski County High School, Lou Ann pursued her passion for teaching with unwavering dedication. For four decades, she taught kindergarten at the First United Methodist Church in Somerset alongside her dear colleague and friend Mrs. Katherine Hamm Wesley. Her classroom was more than a place of learning-it was a sanctuary of patience, creativity, and joy. Generations of children were nurtured under her gentle guidance and inspired by her infectious love for learning.

Lou Ann's home was a reflection of her spirit-warm, welcoming, and filled with beauty. A gifted gardener, she found peace among God's creation. Her flower beds bloomed year after year under her careful touch. She was also a talented artist whose creativity extended into every corner of her life-from homemaking to cooking meals that brought comfort to all who gathered around her table.

Faith was the cornerstone of Lou Ann's life. She and M.E. were devoted lifelong members of Nelson Valley Baptist Church where they found community and spiritual strength.

A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, teacher, and friend, Lou Ann leaves behind a legacy defined by love and selflessness. Her presence brought light into every room she entered, and her memory will continue to do so in the hearts of those who knew her.

She is survived by her husband M.E.; son Kevin and his wife Jerrilyn; granddaughters Jessica (Alex) Richards, Samantha (Zach) Poynter, and Peyton (Thomas) Hislope; great-grandsons Elijah Richards (11), Malachi Richards (8), and Ezekiel Poynter (1); brother Herschel (Edith) Wininger; as well as a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her beloved parents Hubert and Maggie (Cox) Wininger, and her cherished son Steven Douglas Randolph.

May Lou Ann Randolph's memory be a blessing to all who were touched by her grace-filled life. A Visitation will be held on July 14, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Pulaski Funeral Home, followed by a funeral service beginning at 2:00 PM. A graveside service will be held following the funeral service at Somerset Cemetery.