Theresa Fulkerson

Theresa Fulkerson, 70, of Cox's Creek, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026 at her residence. She was born June 15, 1955 in Nelson County. She loved yard sales, consignment stores, always looking for a bargain. She worked as a cafeteria worker for Cox's Creek Elementary before switching to work at Flaget Memorial Hospital in the cafeteria.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Bennie and Della Mae Gilkey; and four siblings,  Barbara Sherron, Johnnie Gilkey, Bennie David Gilkey, and Martha Fogle.

She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Harold Fulkerson, of Cox's Creek; son, Emmett Harold (JaDonna) Fulkerson, of New Hope; three granddaughters, Emma Reese Fulkerson, Cali Grace Fulkerson, and Drew Elise Fulkerson; three siblings, Linda (Harold) Borders, Keith (Anne) Gilkey, James William "Bill" Gilkey, all of Bardstown; and several nieces and nephews. 

Her funeral service will be 11 am Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Barlow Funeral Home with burial to follow at Bardstown Cemetery, Pastor Jim Bratcher will officiate. Her visitation will be 4 pm - 8 pm Wednesday, June 10, 2026 and 9 am - 11 am Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Barlow Funeral Home. 

Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  

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