Ada Sloan Caudill, age 95, of Morehead, Kentucky, departed this life to be with our Lord on November 27, 2008, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead. She was born on August 7, 1913, at Fitch, Kentucky, in Rowan County to the late Isaac Alvin and Josephine Evans Sloan. She was the eleventh of thirteen children.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Stanley Caudill on June 3, 1972; one son, Jackie Denver Caudill, on September 27, 2005; and one daughter-in-law, Mary Kissick Caudill, on July 22, 2006. Six brothers and five sisters also preceded her in death.

Ada was a member of the Clearfield Tabernacle First Church of God where she sang in the choir and participated in the Women’s Group throughout her many years.

Survivors include one sister, Bessie Florence Stone of Morehead, Kentucky; one son, Gerald Edward Caudill of Farmers, Kentucky; three daughters, Barbara and husband Bill Horton of Morehead, Kentucky; Marcella and husband J.C. Jolley of Clearfield, Kentucky; Elsie and husband Ed Preston of Frankfort, Kentucky; and one daughter-in-law, Carole Caudill of Morehead, Kentucky.

Mrs. Caudill was affectionately known as “Mamaw” to six grandchildren: Lana Rahn of Morehead, Kentucky; Pete Caudill and his wife Schiffon of West Liberty, Kentucky; John Caudill of Atlanta, Georgia; Dana Lynch and her husband David of Cedar Park, Texas; Brian Caudill and fiancée Lisa Jones of Clearwater, Florida; Cheryl Whelchel and her husband John 2of Wilmore, Kentucky; and one step-grandson, J.C. Jolley Jr. of Morehead, Kentucky.

Great-grandchildren include Joshua Rahn, Eric Caudill, Sydney Caudill, Trevor Lynch, Cassidy Caudill, Zachary Whelchel, Hannah Whelchel, one step-great-grandson, Travis Jolley, as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Caudill was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker. She was an excellent cook and an accomplished seamstress.

Over a span of 17 years, “Mamaw Ada” lovingly cared for approximately 70 infants and toddlers in her home. These little ones were affectionately referred to as “Ada’s Babies”.

Funeral services were conducted 1 p.m. Monday, December 1, 2008, at the Clearfield Tabernacle First Church of God with the Rev. Gary McQuain and Rev. Joel League officiating. Burial was in the Caudill Cemetery in Morehead.

Active Pallbearers: John Caudill, Pete Caudill, Eric Caudill, Joshua Rahn, Zachary Whelchel, John Whelchel , Ted Sloan, Tim Sloan, and Perry Sloan.

Honorary Pallbearers: Bill Horton, J. C. Jolley, Ed Preston, Brian Caudill, and David Lynch.

Visitation for Mrs. Caudill was from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. Sunday, November 30, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.