Dr. Jayne Risen Morgenthal

March 30, 1947 - April 17, 2019

MORGENTHAL, Dr. Jayne Risen passed peacefully on April 17, 2019 with the love of her life, Bill by her side. Jayne was the daughter of Bill and Cassie Risen in Campbellsville Kentucky who preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Bill Morgenthal, cousins Anita Clemons and Norma Gray, and hundreds of friends. Jayne was a graduate of Taylor County High School and Campbellsville College. She obtained her Master’s Degree from Western Kentucky University and a PhD from the University of Louisville. Jayne was a loved teacher from her early days in elementary education to later years as a U of L college professor teaching and advising Principals and School Administrators. Jayne promoted education for women as the great equalizer and an asset that you will always have. She was named Outstanding Woman of the Year for Northern Kentucky in 1995. Jayne served as the Assistant Superintendent of Schools in Covington Kentucky from 1991 to 1999. Jayne enjoyed life to the fullest with her travels around the world and motor coaching with Bill and the bull dogs. She believed she was blessed and had no regrets. Hers’ was a life well lived. Jayne’s memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019, 11 AM at St Francis in the Fields Episcopal Church. Jayne is now complete with God. The story does not end here, it’s only the beginning. O blest communion, fellowship divine, we feebly struggle, they in glory shine, Yet all are one in Thee, for all are Thine. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The Arrow Fund, P.O. Box 1127, Prospect, KY, 40059