Frances "Marie" Ice

Frances “Marie” Whitfill Ice, 79, of Bardstown, Kentucky passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5th, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. 

Born on July 23, 1946 in St Paul, Kentucky, Marie is the daughter of the late Cletus and Clara Milliner Whitfill.  Marie dedicated her life to her family, lovingly supporting her husband, enjoying all of the sports and activities her kids participated in and building the solid foundation of their lives.  She was a constant volunteer with their various activities, as the team-Mom, classroom Mom, and volunteer aide at their schools.  She enjoyed participating in and leading numerous Bible Studies and prayer sessions with women befriended through their shared faith.

Marie was a devout Catholic whose faith was her core and was the foundation of her life.  Her devotion, wisdom, grace and kindness were often sought by those that knew her and her “special” connection to prayer.  She spent many years participating in the Ministry of Adoration at the Basilica of St Joseph Proto-Cathedral.  She enjoyed the weekly Adoration time spent in silent prayer.  

Marie loved her family and enjoyed every opportunity to spend time with them, whether through a fun gathering or any small daily connection.  She enjoyed many travel adventures with her beloved husband of 56 years, Raymond and other members of the family.   She enjoyed walks on the beach and any opportunity to spend time with her grandchildren.   She cherished the role of Grandma.  She enjoyed leisurely drives on the less travelled country roads around Kentucky, particularly around Nelson County with Raymond.

She was preceded in death by her siblings, Martha Rose Whitfill, Regina Meredith, Ann Portman, Ruth Cross, and Charles Withfill.   

Marie is survived by her husband Thomas “Raymond” Ice, her son Mark Ice, daughter Angela Ice, son Dr. Daniel Ice (Katie) and her three grandchildren Charlie, Olivia, and Theo. Her living siblings Raymond (Beulah) Whitfill, Agnes Gulley, Michael (Joyce) Whitfill, Helen Whitfill, John Aloysius (Pam) Whitfill and Maureen Madura.  

Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00am on Friday, July 10, 2026 at the Basilica of St Joseph Proto-Cathedral (310 W Stephen Foster Ave, Bardstown, KY) Very Reverend J. Randall Hubbard, celebrant. Burial will follow at St Joseph cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00pm to 8:00pm on Thursday, July 9th, 2026 and 9:00am - 10:15am Friday, July 10, 2026 at Barlow Funeral Home (2675 E John Rowan Blvd, Bardstown, KY).  A prayer service will be at 7pm Thursday evening. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to St Paul Church, 1821 St Paul Rd, Leitchfield, KY 42754.  

Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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