Nancy Penrod Alford passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016. She and her late husband, John W. "Dub" Alford were co-owners and operators of Alford's Drive In for twenty years in Madisonville. Nancy was well known and loved by her customers for her homemade pies that she served at the restaurant.

She is survived by two children, Cheryl Alford Egan (Ray) of Covington, LA and John Wesley Alford, Jr. (Anita) of Madisonville, KY.; two grandchildren, Lane Sentex (Edouard) of Vauvert, France and Dave Alford (Alayna) of Lexington, KY. She is also survived by one sister, Jean Estes of Owensboro, KY and one brother, Eddie Penrod of Columbia, TN.

She was born in Greenville, KY and was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Ida Penrod of Owensboro, KY; two sisters, Agnes Howard and Margie Ferrell; and three brothers, Billy Penrod, Bobby Penrod and Joe Penrod.

The family would like to thank her caregiver and special friend, Barbara Young for her faithful service.

Services will be held at First Christian Church in Madisonville on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 1 p.m. with Dr. Don Davis officiating. Interment will be at Owensboro Memorial Gardens in Owensboro, KY. Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville is in charge of the arrangements.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour Tuesday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Nancy's memory to First Christian Church 1030 College Dr. Madisonville, KY 42431 or The Greater New Orleans Ronald McDonald House Charities 4403 Canal St. New Orleans, LA 70119.
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