Kentucky State Police investigating death of Edmonson County woman

CHALYBEATE, Ky. – An Edmonson County family is mourning the loss of a 94-year-old woman.

On Thursday around 5 p.m., the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office requested the Kentucky State Police to investigate the death of a woman in the Chalybeate area.

Authorities say first responders arrived at the scene at Chalybeate Road in Edmonson County and found a woman identified as Texie Colley dead in her yard.

KSP says preliminary investigation shows Colley was burning leaves at her residence.

Authorities say no foul play is suspected. An autopsy will be performed at the Medical Examiners Office in Louisville.

The investigation is ongoing by KSP.