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Barbara Hardwick Rouse

Barbara Rouse Obituary

ROUSE Barbara Hardwick, 74, widow of William L. "Willie" Rouse, Jr, died Sun, April 27, 2008 at her residence. Funeral services 11am Thu at Crestwood Christian Church. Burial will follow in the Lexington Cemetery. Pallbearers are Eric M. Brewer, John H. Hardwick III, Theodore H. Hardwick II, Weathers B. Hardwick, William Burroughs Holton, William O. Holton, Thomas B. Kessinger III, William E. Kessinger Jr, Hunter B. Rouse, and William Patrick Rouse. Honorary pallbearers are James G. Amato, Mary Ann and J.W. Davis, Betty and Bill Gess, Helen Vance Gilb, Bill Holton, Delia and Tom Kessinger, Teresa Lee, Sara Lewis, Ted Miles, Brenda Norris, Louise Parker, Grandison Ray, and Kay Sargent. Visitation 4-7pm Wed at W.R. Milward Mortuary-Broadway. Memorials to Chrysalis House, 120 Chrysalis Ct, Lex, KY 40508, Crestwood Christian Church, 1882 Bellefonte Drive, Lex, KY 40503 or Hospice of the Bluegrass, 2312 Alexandria Dr, Lex, KY, 40504. www.milwardfuneral.com

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Apr. 30, 2008.

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Karen Ricci

July 24, 2008

I just learned of Barbara's passing. Both your parents were wonderful people. I am glad I was lucky enough to know and love them.

Cecilia Wakin

May 2, 2008

My sympathy to the Rouse family for
the loss of your mother, Barbara. I
knew your parents through Bonnie & Vince. Enjoyed them very much. They both will be in my prayers.

Roberta and Ben Buckley

May 1, 2008

We will treasure the times we had with Barbara. She and your dad were so alive and challenged others to get the most out of life. We pray that you all will remember the good times and know that she is in a better place.

Jane Meade

May 1, 2008

Hunter and family,
I am very sorry for your loss and have you in my prayers.

Amber Taylor

May 1, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I was a student nurse for Mrs. Rouse and she was such a sweet lady. You are in my prayers.

Pete Baughman

May 1, 2008

Hunter, Bill and Bob,
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. I'm not sure you all realize just how influential and so very important she was to my Mom, just as your Dad was to my Dad. All of the Rouses' have been and continue to be so special to all of us Baughmans'.
Again, my deepest condolences.
Very Sincerely,
Pete Baughman

Patrick Collins

April 30, 2008

Bill and Erin,
We were sorry to hear of your loss. Barbara was a dear, sweet woman. We all know she is in a better place and reunited with your Dad. Fondly, Pat and Ellen Collins

Patrick Cashman

April 30, 2008

My deepest condolences on your loss. Bob, we will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. It is very difficult to lose a parent and I know your mother was a special lady.

Susan McWright

April 29, 2008

Bill & Erin,
Although I had not seen Barbara for several years, she was a tremendous help to me in the past. She was always willing to share her time and love. My sincere sympathy to you.

Graddy Johnson

April 29, 2008

Deepest condolences to Bill Jr. and Erin, the Hardwicks and all family members. Knowing Barbara since 7th Grade at old U-High has been my distinct privilege. She was the prettiest and kindest girl in our school and remained that precious lady all her life. Love,

Ann (Worick) Shepherd

April 29, 2008

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Barbara on several committees and she was such a joy. We shared the passion of carrying the message. I will keep the family in my prayers.

Jacquie Mainous

April 29, 2008

To all the Rouse and Hardwick familes, as well as her mutitude of friends. Our heartfelt sympathy and love at this sad time. She was beautiful and fun, she will be missed always by those blessed to know her and call her friend.
God bless you all,
Jacquie Purdy Mainous

Todd Morrow

April 29, 2008

My condolences to the Rouse family. You are in Christine and my prayers. She was a special person who will be dearly missed.

Kelly Darragh Rose

April 29, 2008

Mrs. Rouse was a very special lady! She was a joy to be around and always treated 'all of us kids' as one of her own. She will be missed. God bless her and her sweet family.

April 29, 2008

Bobby, and other family members;
We sure did enjoy all those baseball games together. Barbara and Willy were such 'hoots' to be around. We're sure she'll be missed by many.
Our condolence.

Estill, Shirley, Wade & Erica Farmer

Cliff Hagan

April 29, 2008

To the Rouse and Hardwick family, Martha and I were saddened to read of your loss of Barbara. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time as we remember Barbara and Willie. Cliff Hagan

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