Reba Sue Hadley, 76, of Knifley, KY passed away peacefully Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Norton Women and Children’s Hospital in Louisville, KY. She was born on September 12, 1949 in Adair County, KY and lived a life grounded in love, family and faith.
 

Reba was a devoted mother, grandmother, and sister whose quiet strength, kindness and steady presence touched all who knew her.

SURVIVORS:

Her husband: Gary Hadley of Knifley, KY

3 children: Stephen Harrison (Elke) of Union, KY, Debbi Denny of Glasgow, KY and Michael Harrison of Bowling Green, KY

1 stepdaughter: Emily Hadley of Preston, MN

Honorary stepdaughter: Jennifer Asberry of Russell Springs, KY

3 grandchildren: Akia Hawkins (Deisa), Julia Harrison (Nick Tsibouris) and Sabrina Harrison (Mason Stewart)

1 great-grandson: Khalan Hawkins

1 sister: Laverne Coffey

Several nieces & nephews

Reba’s faith was an important part of her life and carried her through every season. She trusted in the promises of the Lord and now rests in eternal peace. Though she will be deeply missed, her family finds comfort in knowing she has been welcomed home, hearing the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant”.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Lily Mae Redford; her previous husband, Clyde Corneal; and two siblings: Jimmy Redford and Rose Goodin.

Funeral Service: Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 3:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in Columbia, KY with Bro. Josh Burton officiating

Burial: Adkins Cemetery

Visitation: After 1:00pmCT on Tuesday at the funeral home 

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.