Nannette Curry Jensen Obituary (1950

Nannette Curry Jensen passed away on January 28, 2025. She was born on August 3, 1950, in London, Kentucky to Edward (Eddie) Curry and Margaret (Margie) Curry. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, James Frederick (Rick) Curry. While attending Sue Bennett College, Nannette met Tom Jensen, and their love story flourished at Cumberland College. They married in 1972 and shared 52 years together. Nannette earned a Bachelor of Science in Art History from Cumberland College, and she had a lifelong passion for painting, drawing, and pottery—a love she passed down to her grandchildren. Nannette and Tom were blessed with two daughters, Natalie Lynch, married to Eddie (Lee) Lynch, and Laura Hays, married to Henry Hays, both of London, Kentucky. Her greatest joy was being “Nana” to her two beloved grandchildren, Elle Hays and Spencer Hays. She is also survived by her brother, Joe Curry (Linda Curry); sister-in-law, Bonnie Zollos (Ted Zollos); brother-in-law, Jerry Jensen (Michelle Jensen); and sister-in-law, Holly Curry. Her nieces and nephews will miss her dearly: Blake Curry, Brent Curry, Scott Curry, Carlie Jones, Alyssa Fazio, and Evan Zollos. Beyond her love for family, Nannette was deeply committed to making the London community a better place. She ran the family business, Curry Oil Company/Rich Lands Holdings Inc., founded by her grandfather, William F. Curry. She dedicated her life to ensuring that the business remained an integral part of London and the surrounding areas. In addition to her leadership in business, Nannette served as President of the Younger Women’s Club, founded the Piccadilly Players (a youth drama group), and was an active member of the Laurel County Homecoming Committee. In her free time, Nannette found joy in gardening. Her home was always surrounded and filled with beautiful, vibrant flowers, and she spent hours planting, tending, and watering them—even in the rain. A Catholic Mass will be held at St. William Catholic Church on Saturday, February 1 at 12:00 PM, presided by Father Charles Howell. Burial will follow at St. Sylvester Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive friends at St. William from 10:00 AM until the time of the Mass. Pallbearers will include Henry Hays, Lee Lynch, Nick Jones, Frank Fazio and Evan Zollos. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Sylvester Catholic Church or Bluegrass Care Navigators, whose compassionate care meant so much to Nannette and her family. The family has entrusted House-Rawlings Funeral Home with the arrangements.