Longtime Nicholasville Resident Iva Katherine Masters Dies at 91

Masters was a devout Christian and published author of inspirational poetry

Mar. 13, 2026 at 5:35pm

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Iva Katherine Masters, a 91-year-old resident of Nicholasville, Kentucky, passed away on March 11, 2026 at Lexington Country Place in Lexington, Kentucky. Masters was a pharmacy technician who retired from K-Mart and was known for her steadfast Christian faith and inspirational poetry collection "Faith, Hope, and Peace."

Why it matters

Masters' passing marks the loss of a longtime community member and published author who dedicated her life to her faith and sharing messages of hope and comfort through her writing. Her death is being mourned by her family, friends, and the broader Nicholasville community.

The details

Masters was preceded in death by her husband William Ray Masters and a grandson. She is survived by her daughter Regina Crawford, son Bill Masters, five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, two sisters, a niece, and a close friend. A Celebration of Life service will be held on March 18, 2026 at Betts & West Funeral Home in Nicholasville, with donations requested to the Nicholasville First Assembly of God Church.

  • Iva Katherine Masters passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
  • The Celebration of Life service will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM.

The players

Iva Katherine Masters

A 91-year-old resident of Nicholasville, Kentucky who worked as a pharmacy technician and was known for her Christian faith and inspirational poetry.

Regina Crawford

Iva Katherine Masters' daughter.

Bill Masters

Iva Katherine Masters' son.

Nicholasville First Assembly of God Church

The church where donations are requested in lieu of flowers for Iva Katherine Masters' memorial service.

Betts & West Funeral Home

The funeral home hosting the Celebration of Life service for Iva Katherine Masters.

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The takeaway

Iva Katherine Masters' life and legacy will be celebrated through a memorial service that honors her deep Christian faith, her work as a pharmacy technician, and her passion for sharing inspirational poetry that brought hope and comfort to others.