Kentucky House leader’s wife dies, legislature to pause for funeral

By: Sarah Ladd

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: March 20, 2026

Words: 148

Last Updated: 9 minutes ago

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FRANKFORT — Jessica Rudy, wife of Republican legislative leader Steven Rudy of Paducah, died Wednesday at age 42.

House Speaker David Osborne told reporters Friday that the legislature will not meet on Monday so members can attend her funeral. Steven Rudy is the Kentucky House’s majority floor leader.

According to an obituary by Milner & Orr Funeral Home, Jessica Rudy “enjoyed the beach, Lyon County basketball and quiet moments with Maddie,” the couple’s …

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