Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Middleton Handy, 64, wife of Scotty L. Handy, passed away August 10, 2020.  Born September 11, 1955, Lizzie is the daughter of Mary Aldridge (husband Elwood) McKinney of Lawrenceburg and the late James Middleton.

A former cook at Stewart Home School in Frankfort, Lizzie enjoyed the outdoors and working in her flower gardens.  She was a member of the Briar Ridge Christian Church.

Lizzie is also survived by her three children, Jeremy Chesser, Chris Chesser, and Mary Kathleen "Katie" Chesser, all of Lawrenceburg; two grandchildren, Jason Long and Angel Marie Woods; three great grandchildren, Chloe, Nevaeh, and Zoey Woods; and her four siblings, Donna (Michael Grubbs) Bishop of Nicholasville, Maxine (Elliot) McDonald of Frankfort, Jerry (Kay) McKinney of Anderson County, and Edna (James) Moffett of Frankfort.

Visitation will be 5 – 7 pm Friday, August 14 ^th followed by the service beginning at 7:00 PM Friday at Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home.  Bro. Lee Smith will officiate the service.  Cremation will follow the services.

Memorials are suggested to the St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.ritchieandpeach.com .

To abide by the regulations set forth by the State of Kentucky all persons attending a visitation or funeral (public or private) will be required to wear a face covering and practice social distancing.  Fifty (50%) occupancy of the funeral home will be in practice.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation.