Marjorie Purvis Edwards, 82

Posted by on Nov 15, 2021

Mrs. Marjorie Sue Edwards of Campbellsville was born on January 11, 1939 in Louisville to the late Jessie and Ardella (Schmidt) Provenozano Purvis. She departed this life on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at the Norton Pavilion in Louisville, being 82 years, 10 months, and 3 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of First Church of God. She was a retiree of the Cmapbellsville Independent School District, having worked primarily as a bus moniter, and a former employee of Fruit of the Loom. A very proud wife, mother, and grandmother, she also had a very strong faith in God – and loved her church family almost as much as her own.
She leaves to mourn her passing:
Her husband: Donald Edwards,

A daughter: Vickie Knifley and husband Rodney of Campbellsville,

A brother: Gerald Purvis and wife Margie of Buffalo,

Six grandchildren: Shannon Hughes and husband Stuart, DeAnna Reliford and husband Jason, Jessica Thomas, Justin Farmer, Amanda Jessie, and Brittany Mann and companion Jeremy Sprowles,

Ten great-grandchildren: Caleb Hughes, Logan Reliford, Isaac Underwood, Zachery Johnson, Ethan Knifley, Landon Knifley, Lillian Mann, Gunner Mann, Regan Jessie, and Brylee Sprowles,

A daughter-in-law: Trina Farmer of Columbia,

And a host of other family and friends.

She was also preceded in death by three children: Karen Sue Farmer, Sharon Kaye Lawson, and Robert Albert Farmer; and a grandson: Joshua Knifley.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Edwards on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 11:00 AM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Evan Tedder will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, November 18, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Hosparus of Green River or First Church of God. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.

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Jean Shimek, 73

Posted by on Nov 15, 2021

Mrs. Jean Marie Shimek of Somerset, formerly of Campbellsville, was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 25, 1947. She departed this life on November 14, 2021 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington after an illness. She was 73 years, 10 months, and 20 days of age. Mrs. Shimek was a former employee of Burger King, and a cherished mother and grandmother.

She leaves to mourn her passing:

Children: Christine Singleton and husband Jason of Somerset, Daniel Shimek, and Sandra Price and husband Noel, all of Campbellsville, and Albert Barker of Bowling Green,

Two siblings: Mary Lou Barker of Chicago, and Phillip Barker of Campbellsville,
12 grandchildren,
10 great grandchildren,
And a host of other friends and family.

She was also preceded in death by her parents: Henry and Eileen Barker; a long-time companion: George Urban; and two siblings: Michael Barker and wife Kathy, and Peggy Barker.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Shimek on Friday, November 19, 2021 at 7:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, November 19, from 5:00 PM EST until time for the service.
In following with Mrs. Shimek’s wishes, cremation will be accorded her after the service.

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Anna Lee Bright

Posted by on Nov 15, 2021

Anna Lee Bright of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Stanley Bright and Nora Rakes Bright, was born August 21, 1934 in Marion County, Kentucky. She died at 6:30 A.M., Sunday, November 14, 2021 in Campbellsville. Age: 87
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church.
She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.
Anna loved sewing and was able to look at something and make it without a pattern. She also enjoyed cooking and baking and treating her grandchildren with cookies.
She united in marriage to Ralph Bright December 9, 1950 and he preceded her in death March 24, 2000.
Anna is survived by one son and one daughter: Larry K. Bright and wife, Gayle, and Charlotte Underwood and husband, Ronnie of Campbellsville; four grandchildren: Tyler Bright and wife, Bridger of Lexington, Drew Underwood and wife, Bobbie Jo, Jonathan Bright and wife, Mindy and Chase Underwood and wife, Haley of Campbellsville; five great-grandchildren: Braxton Bright, Ava Bright, Henry Bright, Savannah Underwood, and Ellie Underwood; one brother and one sister: Porter Bright of Bradfordsville and Shirley Osborne of Lebanon; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by four brothers and five sisters: Gerald Bright, Bobby Bright, Dan Bright, Seldon Bright, Allene Roberts, Mary Rita Bright, Rosie Russell, Lillian Tucker, and Shelby Smith.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
At Anna Lee’s request, there will be a private funeral service conducted on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Drew Underwood
BURIAL: Old Liberty Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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