Lucy Virginia Bergen

Lucy Virginia Boles Bergen, born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on Mar. 7, 1936, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus Christ, on April 28, 2020, at age 84. Although she shared a home for the past four years in Cross Lanes, WV, with her daughter and caregiver, Cheryl, Lucy felt Lexington was her forever home; She was a true-blue Wildcat fan. She was a wonderful and beautiful lady! Lucy was a kind person, and loyal to her many friends. She loved being with people, always helping anyone in need. Lucy loved animals and had many pets all of her life. Most of all, Lucy loved her family and was so proud of them. She adored her 2 grandsons. They always made her laugh and smile. She was a classy and elegant lady, who loved to dress in her beautiful dresses, high heels, and jewelry. Lucy retired from UK after 20 years as a dormitory office assistance. Her best memories were at Patterson Hall where she befriended many students. She also worked at Keeneland Racetrack becoming a well-known figure. Many people looked forward to seeing Lucy every Apr and Oct when they entered the Clubhouse where she was the official "dress coder," as written in the book, Keeneland A Thoroughbred Legacy, pages 98 and 99. Lucy enjoyed working the elections at the Chevy Chase poll, seeing her neighbors and familiar faces. She was a 30 years member of the Bryan Station DAR Chapter. Having a love for classical and operatic music, Lucy was a past member of the Lex. Philharmonic. She belonged to different clubs and held many offices. She was a supporter of the ASPCA, and the Fayette Co. Animal Shelter. Lucy was a Christian and a life-long Lutheran. She attended St. Timothy's Lutheran church in Chas. with Cheryl, and her two grandsons. She remained a charter member of Faith Lutheran Church in Lexington. Lucy was preceded in death by her husband, Lores Lee Bergen; mother, Lucy Kronk Boles; and father, James M. Boles, and many relatives and friends. Lucy is survived by her daughters, Virginia Kane, of Atlanta, Ga; Cheryl Waugh of Chas.; and son James B. Kane (Dana) of Lexington; two grandsons, Jimmy Waugh Jr. (Jamie), great granddaughter, Maggie, and Adam Waugh (fiancee', Nicole), of So. Chas.; and her beloved brother, Jean Michel Boles (Christine) of Brest, France; three nephews, Frederic Boles (Ann Catherine) of Singapore; Benjamin Boles (Benedicte) and Alexandre Boles (Natacha), of Lyons, France, 6 great nieces and nephews; and 3 grand dogs. The family would like to give special thanks to HospiceCare, to Pastor Jamie Strickler, and St. Timothy Lutheran church. Memorial contributions may be made to St Timothy Lutheran Church; the Alzheimer Association, or ASPCA or local Animal Shelter. Entombment of Ashes and Memorial service will be at the Lexington Cemetery. Snodgrass Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.snodgrassfuneral.com.