Barbara Ann Byerline, 78, of Caneyville, KY, passed away Friday, (January 17, 2020) at her home.
She was born on July 6, 1941 in Leitchfield, KY, the daughter of the late Marvin and Ida Young Cravens.
She was a retired nurse who loved sewing, cooking and gardening and was a lifelong advocate for the importance of foster care.
She is survived by three sons, Kevin Byerline of Morgantown, KY, Dale Byerline (Donna) of Leitchfield, KY, and Todd Byerline (Tina) of Sherman IL; a daughter, Joleen Watson (Rory) of Warrensburg, MO; a daughter in law Brenda Byerline of Bowling Green, KY; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two special foster children, David Holmes and Robbie Thompson. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband and the father of her children, Wayne Byerline; her second husband, Don Jones; a son, John Byerline; two brothers, George “G.W.” Cravens and John “J.L.” Cravens; and two sisters, Norma Mangold and Mary Alice Kiper.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, (January 20, 2020) at the Dermitt Funeral Home in Leitchfield. Bro. Jimmy Dockery will be officiating. Burial will be in the Claggett United Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be at the Dermitt Funeral Home from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday and from 9:00 a.m. Monday until time of services.
