Melissa Blanford Mattingly

Melissa Blanford Mattingly, 65, of Bardstown, passed away Saturday October 19, 2024 at Village of Lebanon.  She was born June 25, 1959 in Bardstown, retired from St. Catherine College, and of the Catholic faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hayden and Elsie Blanford; two brothers, Mike Blanford, and Gary Blanford; and niece, Katie Simpson.

She is survived by her daughter, Jessica (Michael) Martin of Lebanon; son, Jonathan (Katie) Mattingly of Bloomfield; three grandchildren, Raylan Martin, Ethan Mattingly, and Adalee Mattingly; brother, Robbie (Stephanie) Blanford; three sisters, Debbie (Mike) Maupin, Alice (Michael) O'Bryan, and Becky (Chuck) Johnson all of Bardstown; and several nieces and nephews.

Her funeral service will be 11:00 am Thursday October 24, 2024 at Barlow Funeral Home, with cremation to follow.  Visitation will be 3 - 8 pm Wednesday October 23 and 9 - 11 am Thursday October 24 at Barlow Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may go to American Diabetes Association.

Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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