Ella Mae Cahill

Ella Baker Cahill, age 85, passed away on December 19 in Lexington after a battle with cancer. She moved to Lexington in 2007 to be with her daughter and family after spending most of her life in Northern Kentucky. She graduated from Florence High School in 1950 and married her beloved husband Jerry in 1953. Ella devoted herself to the care and comfort of her disabled son Steve for 20 years. Following Steve’s death in 1975, she began a career as an administrator in the business office at Booth/St. Luke Hospital, which she loved. She and Jerry deeply cherished time spent with family and friends at Perry Park. She will always be remembered for her generous spirit, positive energy, and compassionate heart. Ella’s favorite part of life was loving her family and friends, including her neighbors at Liberty Ridge. She is survived by her daughter, Teresa Cahill Lawrence; brother, Bob Baker; grandchildren, Brad (Megan), Shelby, and Evan; great-grandson, Henry; and extended family members. She will be missed greatly. Visitation will be held at 1:00 on December 28 at St. Paul’s in Florence. The funeral service will be held at 2:00. Donations can be made to Bluegrass Care Navigators 2312 Alexandria Dr. Lexington 40504.