Emily Michelle Richey-Stiltner

Emily Michelle Richey-Stiltner, 45, of Stanford, passed away on March 16, 2026. Born in Lexington on January 24, 1981, she was the daughter of Richie M. Richey and Cathy Gordon Flinchum.

A licensed practical nurse and patient care coordinator, Emily brought warmth and dedication to her work and to everyone around her. She found joy in crafts, painting, decorating her home, and collecting antiques and vintage items, pursuits that reflected her creative spirit and love for beauty in everyday life.

She is survived by her husband of ten years, Robert Stiltner of Stanford; her sons, Tristin Sallee and Mason Stiltner, both of Stanford; her father, Richie M. Richey of Danville; her mother, Cathy (Eddie) Gordon Flinchum of Winchester; her brother, Thomas (Ashley) Richey of Virginia; her mother-in-law, Eloise Stiltner of Parksville; her cousin who was like a sister, Karma Adkins of McKinney; and her special uncles, Jerry (Sharon) Gordon of West Virginia and Mike Gordon of Harrodsburg.