Bessie Jane Chumbley Shepherd, 91, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 5, 1932 in Adair County, a daughter of the late Haydon and Betty Robertson Harmon.
Bessie was a member of Faith General Baptist Church. She always loved being able to grow a large vegetable garden. She enjoyed canning her harvest and cooking wonderful meals for her family. Bessie was also an avid fan of “Wheel of Fortune.”
SURVIVORS:
4 daughters: Marie Litton of Jamestown, Brenda Wilson and Judy Johnson (Bruce) of Russell Springs, and Vivian Burton (Steve Kimbler) of Columbia
7 grandchildren & 12 great-grandchildren
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Albert Chumbley and her second husband, J.T. Shepherd; two sons: William Chumbley and Johnny Chumbley; four brothers; five sisters; and a great-granddaughter, Taylor Grider.
Funeral Service: Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 2:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Jerry Smith officiating
Burial: Bethlehem Cemetery
Visitation: Saturday, January 13, 2024 from 5:00pm-8:00pmCT and Sunday after 8:00amCT at the funeral home
Pallbearers: Michael Burton, Marie Litton, Jalen Johnston, Bruce Johnson, Zachary Litton, and Logan Grider
The family suggests donations in Bessie’s memory be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Kentucky, Kaden Tower, 6100 Dutchmans Lane, Suite 401, Louisville, KY 40205. Donations can also be left at the funeral home.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
