Yvonne Popplewell, 86, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024 at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation in Jamestown. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 30, 1937, a daughter of the late Cosby Popplewell and Ollie Johnson Popplewell.
Yvonne was a member of the Russell Chapter #432 Order of the Eastern Star and attended Coffey’s Chapel Church for many years. Yvonne was the owner of Alligator Dock #1 in partnership with her brother until his death in 2000. After her brother’s death, she remained owner until spring 2006, at which time she sold the dock. She loved the lake and the many friends she made over the years, especially the houseboat customers. Yvonne enjoyed spending time in Fort Myers, Florida. She treasured her time and memories shared with her beloved dog, Chase.
SURVIVORS:
1 daughter: Karen (Barry) Roy of Windsor
2 grandchildren: Vanessa (Kevin) Clements of Windsor and Kevin Booth of Russell Springs
2 great-grandchildren: Brooklyn Booth and Landon Booth of Russell Springs
In addition to her parents, Yvonne was preceded in death by her husband, Hebert Johnson; two sons: Joe Booth and Mike Booth; one daughter, Sherry Sanders; and one brother, Ervil Popplewell.
Order of the Eastern Star funeral rites: Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 1:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home
Funeral Service: Immediately following the Order of Eastern Star funeral rites with Bro. Roger Garner officiating
Burial: Popplewell Cemetery
Visitation: After 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday at Bernard Funeral Home
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.