Mary "Barbara" Headdy

1943 - 2025

Mary "Barbara" Headdy, 81, of Bardstown, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025, at University of Louisville Hospital. She was born Dec. 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 and 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; her parents, Lucile and Burton Reesor; a 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 stepdaughters, Cindy (Stan) Moscrip and Teri Richardson; a 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 a.m. Friday, May 9, at St. Gregory The Great Catholic Church, with cremation to follow. The Rev. Kien Nguyen will officiate. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Thursday, May 8, and 8-9:15 a.m. Friday, May 9, at Barlow Funeral Home. A prayer service will be 7 p.m. 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.