Mary Lou Ashbrook, 94, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation in Jamestown, KY. Born on May 11, 1927 in Adair County, KY, she was the only child of the late Virtus and Myrtle Reese Conover.
Mary was a retired seamstress and a member of White’s Chapel Separate Baptist Church. She also attended Coffey’s Grove Separate Baptist Church with her family. Mary enjoyed sewing, working with her flowers, and the company of her dog.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Ashbrook, who passed away on January 31, 1996; two sons, Alan Ashbrook and James Ashbrook; and two daughters, Diana Atchley and Brenda Ashbrook.
SURVIVORS:
1 daughter: Carolyn Collins (and Lynn) of Russell Springs
3 grandchildren: Eddie Ashbrook, Nick Collins, and Justin Lee
A host of step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren
Special friend: Marsha Brower
Funeral Service: Sunday, July 11, 2021 at 2:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Garnett Hammond officiating
Burial: Freedom Cemetery in Adair County
Visitation: After 11:00amCT on Sunday
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations of sympathy be made to the Freedom Cemetery Fund.
Bernard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
