Juanita Denton Pardue

Juanita Pardue passed away on February 2, 2023, peacefully at Sansbury Care Center in Springfield following a short illness.  Born September29, 1927 in Park City, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Comer and Allean Denton, she was 95 years old. Juanita was the oldest of three children.  Her sister Betty Witherspoon and her brother David Denton both predeceased her. 

Juanita and her late husband, Lestrel Brown (“Brownie”) Pardue, moved to Bardstown after their marriage in 1949, joined the Methodist Church and started their family a few years later. Juanita trained as a hair stylist but gave up her career to take care of her family. She still managed to help Brownie with the furniture refinishing and woodworking business.  At the time of her death, Juanita was the longest attending member of the Bardstown United Methodist Church.  Juanita lived her life for her family and friends. Those that have visited her home have seen the walls of photos of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She and Brownie had four children: Gayle Jackson (husband Tom), Carlene Ballard (husband Chris), Cidney Pardue (wife Janie), and Deanna Newton (husband Kevin).  They had eight grandchildren: Anthony Jackson, Andy Jackson, Leticia Filiatreau, Lacey Cunningham, John Hammond, Megan Augsburg, Sara Stinnett, and Michael Pardue.  And 18 great grandchildren: Haley Huddleston, Ally Jackson, Skylar Jackson, Luke Jackson, Parker Jackson, Cole Jackson, Conner Jackson, Emma Filiatreau, Sara Beth Filiatreau, Tommy Filiatreau, John Paul Filiatreau, Brennan Cunningham, Liam Cunningham, Gavin Cunningham, Kaylee Augsburg, Joshua Augsburg, Declan Stinnett and Lily Jo Stinnett. 

Funeral services will be at the Bardstown United Methodist Church at 1:00 PM on Monday, February 6, followed by burial at the Bardstown Cemetery.  Visitation will occur at Bardstown United Methodist Church from 10 am to 1 pm. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Bardstown United Methodist Church. 

Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  

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