Mary Theresa (Railey) McWhorter

Mary Theresa Railey McWhorter, age 82, of Springfield, KY passed away at 1:08 p.m., Saturday, June 25, 2022 at the Landmark of Bardstown Rehab and Nursing Center.

A native of Washington County, she was born on June 7, 1940 to the late Joseph and Mary Elizabeth Thompson Railey.

She was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church and a home health care companion.

Preceding her in death was her husband, John Lewis McWhorter on June 4, 1975; a son, James Louis McWhorter on November 29, 1996; two brothers, Joseph William Railey and Charles Henry Railey and three sisters, Geraldine Railey Knox, Betty Ann Railey and Rose Marie Smith.

Survivors include three sons, John Lee McWhorter (Geoffrey) of Springfield, Gerald Dewayne McWhorter of Springfield and Joseph W. McWhorter (Terrie) of Lexington; three grandchildren, Ebony Smalley Hughes, James Louis McWhorter and Latisha Burton; two great grandchildren; a brother, Gerald Railey (Nellie) of Lebanon; four sisters, Elizabeth Railey Williams, Martha Railey Weathers, Doris Railey McKissic and Barbara Railey all of Louisville and two sisters-in-law, Nancy Railey of Lebanon and Betty Jean Railey of Bardstown.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 1st at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Rev. Edmund Ditton, officiating.

Burial will be in the St. Dominic-Holy Rosary Cemetery.

Visitation will be after 9:00 a.m., Friday morning at the church.

Carey & Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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