Merilou C. Connett, 90, of Taylor Mill, Kentucky passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. She was the secretary to pastoral care at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Edgewood, a volunteer EMT for Taylor Mill Fire Department, a member of the Taylor Mill Moose Lodge and an avid card player at Taylor Mill Seniors. She is preceded in death by her husband Malvern Connett, son Christopher (Chip) Connett, brother Nicholas Sarge and his wife Mary Kay Sarge. Survived by her children Kelly Connett, Kristin (Jeff) Connett Scharold, Malvern (Sarah Schlemmer) Connett, four grandchildren Alexander Fitzer, Stella Fitzer, Sam (Josie Miller) Connett and Ethan Connett, five great-grandchildren, brother Carmen (Maureen) Sarge and several nieces and nephews across the country. Her love and generosity is her legacy and she will be greatly missed by all. Services will be held Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 10am at St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church, 485 Grand Ave, Taylor Mill, Kentucky. Coffee and pastries to follow in the church undercroft. Burial will be held at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North, Williamstown, Kentucky at a later date. Fares J. Radel Funeral Home, Newport is serving the family.
Services will be held Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 10am at St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, 485 Grand Ave, Taylor Mill, Kentucky. Coffee and pastries to follow in the church undercroft. Burial will be held at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North, Williamstown, Kentucky at a later date.
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Tina Bamert says
October 4, 2026 at 2:26 amMerilou was such a sweet, funny individual. I remember her marvelous dinners and her special Italian cookies! I’m so sorry for your loss.
C Myriam Velez says
October 10, 2026 at 2:18 pmSodie and family, we are sorry for your loss, may Merylou rest in the peace of the LORD. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers🙏♥️