Claudia Jean Wegford

Claudia J. “Nana” Wegford, 69, Independence passed away peacefully on Thursday May 18, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood. She is survived by daughters Gina Ray, Erlanger and Tricia Bray, Lexington, sons James (Jenna) Rider, Crittenden and Jeffrey Rider, Erlanger, sisters Carol Ann Howard, Alexandria and Christy Mahoney, Florence, brother James E. (Diane) Ferguson, Taylor Mill, grandchildren Stevie (Billy) Barnes, Jeremy Ray, Tyler (Katey) Rider, Taylor Bray, Sami (Andrew) Faul, Jacob Bray, Carol(Tony) Ligas, Jayme Bray, Kaytee Rider, James Patrick Rider, Jesse Rider, Delilah Rider, Anthony Rider, Christopher Rider, Jeffrey Rider, Jr, Madilynne Stahl, Phoenyx Rider, due in October: Jaxsyn and Skylor Rider and great grandchildren Evan, Tia, Layla and Garrett Barnes, Hayzel Ligas, Ryann Faul, Xavier Quesada, Kairi Ligas, Xaya Quesada, Rowan Faul and baby Quesada due in December. “Nana” was preceded in death by her husband Patrick A. Wegford, brother William Guy Ferguson and her parents James E. and Carol J. (Fessler) Ferguson. Claudia enjoyed bingo, Elvis, reading, camping and playing cards with her family. She found great pleasure in attending Faith Community Church, had a generous and giving spirit and adored her grandchildren. A Gathering of Friends will be held on Tuesday May 23, 2017 from 2:00-4:00 PM at Alliance Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Florence with a Celebration of Nana’s Life beginning at 4:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be directed to Faith Community UMC, 4310 Richardson Road, Independence, KY 41051. Online condolences may be expressed at www.alliancefuneralhome.net.