Lezelle Meritta Finn

Lezelle Meritta Finn was born October 4, 1966 in Lexington, Kentucky to the late Robert Green Finn Jr. and Mary Evelyn Johnson Finn. Her purpose was fulfilled and she was called home by God on December 26, 2024 at the age of 58. Lezelle confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and was baptized at Consolidated Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend W. H. Howard. Her love for God and faith grew as a member of several churches throughout her lifetime including Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church (Lexington, KY); Bethel Harvest (Nicholasville, KY) and the Dream Center Church of Atlanta (GA). Lezelle was truly a believer that trusted God and relied on Him daily. She carried the scripture in her heart and demonstrated it in the way she loved her family, her community and others. She graduated from Bryan Station High School in the class of 1985 and immediately thereafter she attended Sullivan Business School in Louisville, Kentucky. She lived briefly in Nashua, New Hampshire. After returning to Lexington, she became the proud mother of twin daughters. LaKeshia and LaTracia became her main focus and she was completely committed to providing for and raising them to become strong women. This was her biggest accomplishment and she lived to see it happen...answered prayers. The compassion she had for community and others was evident in her life's work in social services. While raising her children, she worked at the University of Kentucky but eventually became employed by Community Action Council and remained there for over 20 years serving the community she loved. She held various positions in human resources, transportation and the West End Center. She understood the struggle and was dedicated to making sure her 'folks were good' and had what they needed. This same passion also extended to working with underserved youths with the Youth Advocate Program (YAP). Ms. Lezelle, as she was affectionately know at work, church, or with her girls' friends, always had more than enough love for the children and youth. Soon after her employment there, Lezelle retired and began to enjoy her best life by spending more time with her grandkids, nephews and her dog/son Ace. She traveled more and adventured more ---- periodically enjoying her favorite singer or comedian in concert or even catching a play. As the middle sister of the Finn girls, she was automatically a sharer and she did this exceptionally well. Although Lezelle worked extremely hard for everything she obtained in life, she did not hesitate and treasured being able to give of herself by helping financially or with her time. Lezelle would ALWAYS show up if she knew you needed her ---- birthday parties, graduations, parent-teacher conferences, illnesses, and anything else. And, when she couldn't, she was always good at sending someone else. Lezelle was always a help in the time of need. Lezelle excelled at the thing that matters most ---- love. To know her was to love her. We will miss her loving nature, her compassion, and her feisty spirit. Lezelle leaves many to cherish her memories: her devoted mother, Mary Evelyn Finn; beloved children, LaKeshia Mundy, LaTracia Sparks (Dominique), and Lauran Owens-Mundy; sisters Leatrice Finn Saunders (Theodore) and LeChrista Finn; uncle, John Finn (Joan); aunts, Ginger Johnson and Sarah Johnson; grandchildren, Madison Sparks, Addison Walton, and Kyrie Sparks; nephews, David Lee and Taishawn Redmond; a host of family members, cousins and friends. Lezelle was preceded in death by her father, Robert Green Finn Jr.; maternal grandparents Shirley and Sidney Belle Johnson and paternal grandparents Robert Green and Cynthia Marie Finn Sr. A memorial service to Celebrate the Life of Lezelle Meritta Finn will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025 @ 12:00pm at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 4742 Todds Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40509. Flowers can be sent to Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church prior to the service from 10:30 - 11:30am. Gifts of love can be sent by Zelle or Venmo @ (859) 552-5325 or to 2748 Candytuft Lane, Lexington, KY 40511. Those wishing to plant a tree in her memory may do so by visiting The Sympathy Store.

Lezelle Meritta Finn

October 4, 1966 - December 26, 2024

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October 4, 1966 - December 26, 2024

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