Joyce Marie Bunch, 76, of Bardstown, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, at her home. She was born Feb. 21, 1949, in Nelson County.
She retired after 46 years from American Fuji Seal. She was a gifted seamstress, and had a green thumb and loved to garden. She was a loving mother and grandmother, her family was everything to her. She was a dedicated member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bert and Dorothy Nalley.
She is survived by one daughter, Cindy (James) Jarrell of Bardstown; one son, Joe (Sarah) Bunch, of Bardstown; three sisters, Margaret Wolf of Louisville, Isabelle Clayton of Bardstown, and Judy Boone of New Haven; three brothers, Joe “Shorty” Nalley of Cox’s Creek, Charlie (Phyllis) Nalley of Bardstown, and Jim (Dawn) Nalley of New Haven; seven grandchildren, Jassmine, Amber, Kellie, Dylan, Dylan, Allie, and Christian; two great-grandchildren, Penelope and Jordan; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The Funeral Mass was Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, at the Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral with the church cemetery.
Pallbearers were Dexter Boone, DJ Gilpin, Scott Hall, Joshua Nalley, Clayton Satterly, and Matthew Nalley.
Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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