Mary "Barbara" Headdy

Mary "Barbara" Headdy, 81, of Bardstown, passed away Saturday May 3, 2025 at University of Louisville Hospital.  She was born December 25, 1943 in Bardstown, to Catherine "Lucile" and James "Burton" Reesor and was a member of St. Gregory The Great Catholic Church in Cox's Creek.  Barbara graduated salutatorian of Bethlehem High School, was a real estate agent, ran a family construction business and a miniature golf course with her husband, and later designed and sold custom cabinetry at Buzick Lumber & Chris' Custom Creations.  She was an avid reader and led many book clubs, often played cards with her friends, deepened her faith through her church and Spiritual Seekers group, but above all, she loved and supported her family.  You could always find her beaming with pride while sharing one of her children or grandchildren's achievements.

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Headdy; parents, Lucile and Burton Reesor; sister, Marilyn Kelty; and her three sons, David Taylor, Randy Taylor, and Tony Payton.

She is survived by her three children, Shawn (Lisa) Taylor, Kevin (Beth) Payton, and Danielle (Chris) Cox; two step-daughters, Cindy (Stan) Moscrip, and Teri Richardson; brother-in-law, Richard Kelty; grandchildren, Brian and Megan Taylor, Ty Payton, Chloe' (Derek) Klingaman, Zachary (Kara) Taylor, Abigail (Aaron) Ivey, Cassy, Zayne, Emme, and Nash Payton, Logan, Caleb, Tyler and Wyatt Cox, Justin (Victoria), Joshua, Sophia, Joel, Jeremy Clampitt, Isaiah and Mathew Richardson; nephews, Robbie and Dane Kelty; many great-grandchildren; bonus grandchildren including Cierra (Devon) Higdon and Robert (Amanda) Kelty; and close friends.

Her Funeral Mass will be 10:00 am Friday May 9, 2025 at St. Gregory The Great Catholic Church, with cremation to follow.  Rev. Kien Nguyen will officiate.  Visitation will be 5 - 8 pm Thursday May 8 and 8 - 9:15 am Friday May 9 at Barlow Funeral Home.  A prayer service will be 7 pm Thursday evening.

Memorial contributions may go to St. Gregory The Great Catholic Church or Nelson County Library.

Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.         

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