Wavelene Jane Cardona

Wavelene Jane Cardona, age 69, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024, at her home in Stanton, Kentucky. She was born in Bowen, Kentucky on August 1, 1954, to the late Russell Patrick and the late Alwena Spangler Hudson. Wavelene was a member of Nada Baptist Church and worked as a factory worker at Texas Instruments. She cherished spending time with her grandchildren and loved her dogs, Spanky and Skittles. Wavelene had a sincere concern for others and was always willing to help anyone. She also enjoyed going out to eat, especially at her favorite restaurant, Red Lobster. In addition to her parents, Wavelene was preceded in death by her sister, Starlena Patrick, and one grandchild, Haley Marcum. She is survived by her husband, Hector Cardona of Stanton; her stepfather, Grant George Hudson of Stanton; two daughters: Tammy (Johnny) Marcum of Versailles and Kristie (Jack) Fields of Clarksville, Tennessee; one brother, George Patrick of Winchester; one special friend who was just like a sister to her, Ruby Richardson; eight grandchildren: Dustin Marcum, Jonathan Marcum, Nicholas Marcum, Noah Marcum, Caitlin (A.J.) Yewell, Kyle Tankersley, Shawn Tankersley, and Jack Fields, Jr.; and four great-grandchildren: Harper Roth, Roen Carlson, Delene Wilson, and Lucas Tankersley. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky. Funeral services, officiated by Bro. Willie Means will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 12:00 P.M. Burial will be held at Rose Crest Cemetery in Versailles with Robert Bailey, Tommy Richardson, Brandon Crabtree, David Watkins, and Jonathan Haddix serving as active pallbearers. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home of Stanton.