Imelda Rose (Doodle) Mudd

Imelda Rose Mudd (Doodle), age 85, a resident of Washington, County, Kentucky was called home Sunday, August 31, 2025 at her home in Springfield, KY. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Lee Mudd, Jr. (Dickie).

Our beloved Mom was born February 26, 1940 to Joe and Rose Medley. She was the third oldest of a very tight knit family of 9 children.

Mom was an active member of St. Rose Catholic Church and served on the Bereavement and Homebound Committees. She shared her faith with others by word and action regardless of their denomination. She knew about her salvation and worked tirelessly and lovingly toward it. She believed in the power of prayer and faith and often said that there was no way she could have come as far as she had without it.  She deeply instilled this into her family.

During her life, she worked as a homemaker until all her children were in school and then opened a preschool in Springfield with Burbona Riley beneath the Presbyterian Church in Springfield. She was a Director of Activities at Federal Hill Nursing Home and an insurance agent with American General.

Mom was a very active member of her community of Springfield.  The Springfield Paint Whisperers Studio in which she was a cherished member was a frequent weekly stop. She was also a lifelong member of Homemakers. They called themselves the Lincoln Ladies and indeed they were. She often said that this group helped her become a better wife, mother, and friend. She loved every member who became her lifelong friends.

She was a master of many things. She cut our hair as kids and also cut anyone who stopped by the house that needed a trim (kids, brothers, boyfriends, spouses, etc…).  She sewed clothes for us children when we were all small and frequently mended and patched items for her grandchildren. Painting was her favorite hobby and absolutely loved creating special paintings for her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. These pictures that she painted with love will always be cherished. She also learned to cane chairs with my dad when we were young to help pay bills. Finally, she learned how to repair antique picture frames and was exceptionally skilled in this. She was always excited to learn new things.

Mom and Dad had four children that were devoted to her and she treated their spouses as her own…

JoAnne Mudd-Miller (Tom)

Denise Higginbotham (Darrell)

Richard Lee Mudd, III (Anne)

Karen Mudd Goodin (Wayne)

Her two living siblings whom she loved so much…

Harriet Bradshaw (Jimmy)

Glen Medley (Sandy)

Her siblings that have passed before that she has missed dearly…

John Aldridge Medley (Olivia)

JoAnn Marie Medley

James Anthony Medley (Sue)

Charles Michael Medley (Connie)

Joseph Timothy Medley (Frances)

Her 9 grandchildren that will miss her terribly…

Nathan Higginbotham (Elizabeth)

Dayne Higginbotham (Mary)

Amber Gray (Matt)

Drew Higginbotham (Parker)

Casey Wallen (Jay)

Lee Mudd (Erica)

Samantha Spalding (Matthew)

Shelby McCain (Fergus)

JoHanna Lanham (Isaac)

17 Great Grandchildren that she made a big impact on…

Graham Higginbotham

Reid Higginbotham

Cole Higginbotham

Parker Higginbotham

Tate Higginbotham

Nora Gray

Medley Gray

Haven Gray

Wells Higginbotham

Fitzgerald Mudd

Tatum Mudd

Leighton Spalding

Myles Spalding

Emma Wallen

Cooper McCain

Collin McCain

Remi Lanham

Someone said of Mom, “To know her is to love her” and truer words were never said. Mom had so much love to give and gave it freely to whomever she encountered.  We will never be able to fill her shoes but we will be forever trying to make her and Dad proud.  We will always love and miss you, Mom! Your Sunday morning breakfast/family sessions will never be the same. Say hello to everyone and we’ll see you soon.

Funeral mass for Imelda Rose Mudd will be conducted at 11:00 am Friday, September 5, 2025 at St. Rose Catholic Church with Rev. Culpepper Elliott and Rev. Joachim Kenney, O.P. officiating.  Burial will be in St. Rose Cemetery.  A prayer service will be at 7:00 pm Thursday at Hale-Polin-Robinson Funeral Home where friends may call from 4:00 till 8:00 pm Thursday and again from 7:00 am till 10:30 am Friday.  Hale-Polin-Robinson Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.