Four generations of faith are pictured in this Oct. 26 photo: matriarch Lena Wheatley (right front). Her daughter Liz Hoard stands next to her. On the right rear is Liz’s daughter, Casey Davis. Next to Casey is her daughter, Bryleigh Davis. COURTESY OF KIM HARDESTY
Catholic faith carried through family for four generations
BY KIM HARDESTY, SPECIAL TO THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC
Four generations of a family worship together at Christ the King Parish in Madisonville.
From matriarch Lena Wheatley, to her daughter Liz Hoard, to her daughter Casey Davis, and to her own daughter Bryleigh Davis, they regularly attend the 8 a.m. Sunday Mass.
Bryleigh often altar serves, and Casey and Liz often assist as welcome ministers.
“It warms my heart to see these lovely, faithful women worshipping together,” said fellow parishioner Kim Hardesty.
Originally printed in the December 2025 issue of The Western Kentucky Catholic.
