Barbara Jean Bloyd, 79, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Monday, April 1, 2024 at Summit Manor Nursing Home in Columbia, KY. She was born November 3, 1944 in Russell Springs, the daughter of Fred Grayum and Sallie “Francis” Ballenger Grayum.
Mrs. Bloyd was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandma, and great grandma. She enjoyed cooking, working crossword puzzles, watching golf and was an avid bird watcher. She was everyone’s “mom” and would always make sure to cook something special or prepare a sweet treat for everyone. She was also known to give anything she had to anyone in need.
SURVIVORS:
Her loving husband of 61 years: Norvil Gene Bloyd
2 sisters: Betty Jo Foster and Beverly Jefferson
2 brothers: Jimmy Grayum and Dennis (Debbie) Grayum
4 children: Barry (Thelma), Mark, Gary (Melissa), and Alicia (Anne)
7 grandchildren: Amber, Josh, Jared (Brooklyn), Brianna, Chelsie, Kaley and Kendall
1 great granddaughter: Susan Grimsley
Funeral Service: Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 11:00amCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Carroll Egnew officiating
Burial: Blakey Cemetery
Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Thursday at Bernard Funeral Home
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
