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Barbara Diersing, 88 of Bardstown, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Norton Audubon Hospital. She was born on March 27, 1937 in Louisville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walt Diersing Jr.; mother, Lucy Stigers and two brothers, Bobby Smith and Mike Smith.
She is survived by her daughter, Sandy Diersing of Denver, Colorado; two sons, Eric Diersing of Bardstown and Jason Diersing of Mt. Washington; five grandchildren, Kymberly, Megan, Kayla, Ryan and Heather; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Ruthann; one brother, Charles; and several nieces and nephews.
Her funeral service will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, March 20, 2026 at Barlow Funeral Home with burial in Louisville Memorial Gardens West. Bro. Stan Lowerey will officiate. Visitation will be 4 till 8 P.M. Thursday, March 19, 2026 and 9 - 10 A.M. Friday, March 20, 2026 at Barlow Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may go to St. Jude Children Research Hospital and Kosair Charities.
Barlow Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements.
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