Barbara Tackett

TACKETT Barbara Ruth Stivers, 77, of Lexington, Kentucky passed away April 22, 2014. She was born in Frankfort, Kentucky on November 8, 1936 to Louis and Ruth Goin Stivers. Barbara was a graduate of Frankfort High School and received her Bachelor's degree from Transylvania University and her Master's Degree from the University of Kentucky. She taught for several years in Fayette County and Rowan County Schools. Barbara was a member of Chi Omega Sorority, and a lifelong member of Christian Church Disciples of Christ. She is survived by her husband, Harold Eugene Tackett; son, Matthew Harold Tackett: and his Children Madison, Morgan, Seth and their mother Paula: and son John Louis Tackett his wife Brenda and their children; Justin and J. William Tackett; and her sister, Mary Stivers Jamerson. Barbara was preceded in death by her sister, Naomi Stivers Kitchen. The family will hold a Receiving of Friends at Twin Pines Christian Church on May 5th from 24pm, with a Memorial service to begin at 4pm. Interment will be May 6th in Owen County at 10am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Twin Pines Christian Church Week of Compassion. Arrangements entrusted to A.R.N. Funeral and Cremation Services.