Betty Jo Brown

Betty Jo Brown, 95, of Bardstown, passed away Saturday October 14, 2023 at her son's residence.  She was born April 10, 1928 in Charleston, West Virginia, past owner with her husband Herman Brown of Western Auto in Shepherdsville, and 2010 Volunteer of the Year for Bardstown-Nelson County Chamber of Commerce.  She enjoyed spending time with her family, whom she loved very much, member of Nelson County Homemakers Club, and lifelong member of Bardstown United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Brown; parents, Hugh and Levy Conner; and three sisters, Virginia Barker, Agnes Williams, and Ruth Lawhorn.

She is survived by her son, Dan Brown of Elizabethtown; four grandchildren, Emily (Ryan) Forgey, Silas (Kristine) Brown, Noah Brown, and Abigail (Zach) Arns; eight great-grandchildren, Caity, Caleb, Caroline, Luke, S. J., Aurora, Victoria, and Eliza; one great-great-granddaughter on the way; sister, Wilma Jones; and several nieces and nephews.

Her funeral service will be 12:00 pm Thursday October 19, 2023 at Bardstown United Methodist Church, with burial in Bardstown Cemetery.  Rev. Phil Bradley will officiate.  Visitation will be 10 am - 12 pm Thursday October 19 at Bardstown United Methodist Church. 

Memorial contributions may go to Show Hope, PO Box 681748, Franklin, TN 37068.

Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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