Obituary: Brenda Johnson Coomes, 75, Bardstown
Brenda Johnson Coomes, 75, of Bardstown, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, at U of L Hospital.
She was born May 25, 1949, in Nelson County. She loved her cats, playing bingo, watching birds, and being outside in the sun. She was a caregiver to her family, very compassionate and generous, and wanted to help as many as she could. Most of all she loved her family fiercely. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James “Bill” and Catherine Leona Johnson; and four brothers, Howard Johnson, Lawrence Johnson, James E. “Junior” Johnson, and Robert Johnson.
She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Donald Coomes of Bardstown; two daughters, Donna (Mike) Lichtefeld and Chasity (Joe) Crepps, both of Bardstown; three sisters, Doris Robertson, Patricia Johnson, and Mary Johnson; two brothers, Dennis Johnson and Gene Henchey; three grandchildren, Brandon Moss, Haleigh Crepps, and Cameron Crepps; one great-granddaughter, Madalynn Moss; and many nieces and nephews.
The funeral is noon Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at Barlow Funeral Home with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation is 10 a.m. to noon, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at the funeral home.
Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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