Brandy Lynne “Bernie” Atkins, 48, of Russell Springs, KY passed from this life on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at the Jean Waddle Hospice Care Center in Somerset, KY. She was born September 24, 1975 in Somerset, a daughter of Randall and Lynne Hines Polston.
Along with being a registered nurse, Brandy had earned other titles such as “Chaos Coordinator” at the Old Homeplace and as the “free therapist”, always being willing to give advice, bend her ear or lend a shoulder to a friend or coworker in need.
She was fondly known as "Momma Brandy” to her biological children and to many children she “adopted” along the way. Brandy loved being around the water in the summer and taking big adventures with the kids. She was a shopaholic and loved her Mountain Dews and breakfast burritos (with salsa!).
SURVIVORS:
2 daughters: Samantha Davidson (Jacob Jasper) and Ashley Burton (Jared Veatch), both of Russell Springs
Her mother: Lynne Polston of Eli
Her long-time companion and love of her life: Thomas Burton of Russell Springs
1 sister: Wendy Polston (Robert Hall) of Russell Springs
4 grandchildren: Luna, Gunner, Jackson, and Kiedis
2 nieces: Natasha (Slade) Baughman and Angelina Hall
1 nephew: Nicholas (Samantha) Lawless
Friends, co-workers & many “adopted” kids
Her dachshund: “Clark”
Brandy was preceded in death by her father, Randall Polston, and her special dog, “Joe”.
Funeral Service: Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 4:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Dustin McGowan officiating
Visitation: After 1:00pmCT on Saturday
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bernard Funeral Home to help offset funeral expenses.
Arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
