Elizabeth "Libby" Stultz Burr

Elizabeth "Libby" Stultz Burr

November 20, 1946 – November 18, 2024

Elizabeth "Libby" Stultz Burr, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, educator, and mentor, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. Born on November 20, 1946, in Stone, Kentucky, Libby lived a life dedicated to education, service, and building meaningful relationships.

Libby graduated from Belfry High School in 1964 before earning her bachelor's degree in education from Eastern Kentucky University ('68) and a master's degree in education from Western Kentucky University ('73). She began her teaching career in 1968 at Bardstown High School, where she worked for 31 years, influencing generations of students with her dedication and passion.

During her time at Bardstown High School Libby was the head cheerleading coach for 28 years and the head girls' track coach for 15 years. She was a pillar in the cheerleading community, serving on the Board of Directors for KAPOS and earning numerous accolades, including the 1991 Kentucky Cheerleading Coach of the Year and 1992 National Cheerleading Coach of the Year. She was affectionately known for her impact on "Libby's girls," a term lovingly used by the many cheerleaders and athletes whose lives she shaped. Her mentorship extended far beyond high school, forging lifelong friendships with her students.

A decorated coach and educator, Libby's achievements include inductions into the Belfry High School Athletic Hall of Fame, Bardstown High School Athletic Hall of Fame, 5th Region Athletic Directors Hall of Fame, and the prestigious Dawahares KHSAA Hall of Fame.

Libby was also a devoted member of the Bardstown United Methodist Church, where her faith and compassion guided her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents John Willis and Bessie Mae Stultz; her brother, Jim Stultz; brother-in-law Frank Langford; and sister-in-law Bo Stanley Stultz.

Libby is survived by her loving husband of 54 years Ben Burr; her children Amy (Rob) Farrell of Bardstown, KY and John (Kristin) Burr of St. Louis, MO; her cherished grandchildren Robert Joseph Farrell V, Benjamin Burr Farrell, John Dean Farrell, Cameron Fleming Burr, and Julia Elizabeth Burr. She also leaves behind her brother Bob Stultz of Strawberry Plains, TN; her sister Mary Jo Langford of Aiken, SC; her sister-in-law Carolyn Farley Stultz of Powder Springs, GA; as well as several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

In honor of Libby's legacy her family requests, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Stone Heritage Foundation, Bardstown United Methodist Church, or the Lindsey Wilson College Ben & Libby Burr Endowed Scholarship Fund.

Libby's remarkable legacy of love, mentorship, and dedication will live on in the countless lives she touched. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and community.

Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Bardstown United Methodist Church with burial in Bardstown Cemetery.  Pastor Phil Bradley will officiate.  Visitation will be Friday, November 22, 2024 from 11 A.M. to 7 P.M. and Saturday, November 23, 2024 from 9 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. at Barlow Funeral Home.

The family requests for "Libby's girls" to serve as honorary pallbearers for the service at the church.

Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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