Grace Ebelhar

Grace Ellen Wathen Medley Ebelhar, 62, of Lyon County, KY passed away on November 13, 2019 at the Heartford House, in Owensboro, Kentucky. Grace is preceded in death by her parents Benedict Francis Medley II and Thelma Grace Horn Medley. She is also preceded in death by a brother, John Mark Medley. Grace is survived by her loving husband of 29 years, Mark Ebelhar. She is lovingly remembered by her daughters, Ellen Medley Ebelhar of Owensboro, KY and Emily Medley Ebelhar of St. Louis, MO, sisters, Mary Roberts (Ken) of Owensboro, Celeste Medley-Hood (Charlie) of Philpot, and Winnie Foster (Joe) of Owensboro, sister-in-law, Sue Hall (Wayne), and numerous beloved nephews and nieces. Grace graduated from Owensboro Catholic High School in 1974. After graduating from the University of Kentucky, she began her career in Radiation Therapy at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. She went on to receive her Masters degree from Louisiana State University. She spent 30 years in the healthcare profession as a Radiation Therapist, and ended her career as a professor at Austin Peay State University. Grace enjoyed swimming, scuba diving, and traveling. She was happiest when spending time with her family. The visitation will be held at Haley McGinnis Funeral Home on Friday, November 15, 2019 at 2:00 to 7:00 pm, and again Saturday from 9:00 am to 11:00 am Saturday at the funeral home. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Stephen Cathedral in Owensboro, Kentucky on November 16, 2019 at 11:00 am with Reverend Patrick Reynolds officiating. Burial to follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Owensboro, Kentucky. Memorial contributions may be made to Owensboro Catholic Schools in memory of Grace Medley Ebelhar; 1524 West Parrish Avenue; Owensboro, Kentucky 42301, or Hospice of Western Kentucky Heartford House; 2914 Old Hartford Road, Owensboro, Kentucky, 42303. Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. Ebelhar. Share your messages of condolence with the family of Grace Medley Ebelhar at www.haleymcginnis.com