Eula Mae Bernard, 97, of Russell Springs, KY passed from this life on Monday evening, February 7, 2022 at her home with her family at her side. Born on March 22, 1924 in Russell County, KY, she was the youngest of 6 children born to Liston Lawless and Ada Pearl Antle Helm.
Eula Mae was a homemaker and a member of Russell Springs Christian Church. For many years, Eula Mae worked alongside her husband, Kenneth, at Bernard Funeral Home, which they founded in April 1954. Throughout the years, they served a countless number of families during their most difficult times. Eula Mae was most often seen sitting on the back pew of the chapel greeting the community during visitations and funerals. When she wasn’t at the funeral home, Eula Mae enjoyed walking and baking a variety of pies, cakes, and candies that she would give away to her friends and family. She will be deeply missed by her family and her community.
SURVIVORS:
2 daughters: Barbara (Noel) Godby and Johnna (Jimmy) Matney, both of Russell Springs
5 grandchildren: Lesley (Willie Hurt) of Russell Springs, Eric (Euretha) Godby of Russell Springs, Jason (Rebecca) Matney of Bowling Green, Adam (Pam) Matney of Georgetown, and Tyler (Christin) Matney of Russell Springs
14 great-grandchildren: Kelsay (Matt) Chambless, Colton Hurt, Bryson Godby, Karli Hurt, Ciara Matney, Katie Bunch, Brooks Matney, Bristol Matney, Blake Wooley, Zeke Matney, Griffin Matney, Molly McQueary, Brittany (Logan) Antle, and Tinslee Matney
3 great-great-grandchildren: Jamie Chambless, Eleanor Antle, and Claire Antle
In addition to her parents, Eula Mae was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kenneth A. Bernard, who passed away on July 1, 2011; one grandson, Kevin Baker Godby; 2 brothers: Elmer Lawless and Ivan Lawless; and 3 sisters: Gertie Loy, Irene Shearer, and Clora Bernard.
Funeral Service: Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 1:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Carroll Egnew and Bro. Donnie Emerson officiating
Entombment: Russell Springs City Cemetery
Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Saturday at the funeral home
Pallbearers: Eric Godby, Tyler Matney, Jason Matney, Adam Matney, Willie Hurt, Colton Hurt, and Blake Wooley
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations of sympathy be made to: Hospice of Lake Cumberland, 100 Parkway Drive, Somerset, Kentucky 42503.
Eula Mae Bernard’s funeral arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
