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Phyllis Joyce Williams

1938 - 2026

Phyllis Joyce Williams obituary, 1938-2026, Bardstown, KY

BORN

1938

DIED

2026

FUNERAL HOME

Barlow Funeral Home - Bardstown

2675 E. John Rowan Blvd.

Bardstown, Kentucky

Phyllis Williams Obituary

Phyllis Joyce Williams, 87, of Bardstown, passed away Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at Hosparus Inpatient Unit in Louisville. She was born Feb. 9, 1938, in Prestonsburg, Ky., a retired real estate agent for Century 21, a loving mom, Granny, and friend to many. She enjoyed line dancing, water aerobics, was always the life of the party, and was a member of Eastern Star and Parkway Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Donald "Willie" Williams; two grandsons, Josh Williams and Jacob Williams; parents, Phil and Norma Fraley; and a sister, Doris Kendrick.
She is survived by her son, Phil (Debbie) Williams of Bardstown; special friend, David Conn of Hillview; and several nieces, nephews and Granny to many.
Her memorial service will be 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, at Barlow Funeral Home, with inurnment in Bardstown Cemetery at a later date.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may go to Mother's Against Drunk Driving.
Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Kentucky Standard from Jan. 12 to Jan. 13, 2026.

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10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Barlow Funeral Home

2675 E. John Rowan Blvd., Bardstown, KY 40004

Jan

16

Memorial service

1:00 p.m.

Barlow Funeral Home

2675 E. John Rowan Blvd., Bardstown, KY 40004

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2675 E. John Rowan Blvd., Bardstown, KY 40004

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