A Message from Our Family
Our family would like to take a moment to speak to the community during this incredibly difficult time. Our siblings and our families have experienced an unimaginable loss. We have lost both our mother and our father. They were both our parents, and both loved us with everything they had. Their love for their grandchildren was immeasurable.
After much thought, and during these incredibly difficult circumstances, we have made the decision to hold one service together to honor both of our parents. We understand that everyone may have their own feelings and perspectives, but this is the decision we have made as a family, and we ask that it be respected.
We also want to take this opportunity to share a message that we hope reaches even just one person who may need to hear it.
Please know that you are never alone. Life can be incredibly hard, and sometimes the struggles people carry are not visible to those around them. Whether you are struggling with your mental health, spiritual well-being, financial circumstances, relationships, or anything else life may bring, please reach out. Ask for help. Talk to someone. There is no hardship, no circumstance, and no struggle that you have to face entirely on your own. Your life matters, and there are people who want to help you through the difficult moments.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to this community for the overwhelming love, prayers, kindness, and support you have shown our family. We feel every bit of it, and we are forever grateful.
With love and gratitude,
Brianna, Kira, Brody, Brazan
Keyata Lynn Harman, 51, of Bardstown, died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, at her home. She was born Dec. 3, 1974, in Angola, Ind.
She earned a bachelor of science at the University of Findlay along with a masters degree in education.
She met Brian at the University of Findlay and they were married July 6, 1996, in Wall Lake, Ind. She started teaching at Bardstown Middle School in 2018 where she taught science. She truly loved science and had a passion for it. She previously coached volleyball at Bardstown Middle and High School and was currently the head volleyball coach for Nelson County High School.
She enjoyed playing volleyball and coaching. She loved all animals, especially her horses and chickens and was involved in 4-H. She was a Lutheran by faith and was very strong in her faith. She loved the outdoors. Outside or on the court is where you could always find her. She adored her grandchildren and spoiled them any chance she could. Family was of utmost importance to her and she loved her children and family immensely.
She was preceded in death by her horse, Himacane who she had a strong connection to and had since she was 12; her maternal grandparents, Viola and Albert Friend; one grandmother-in-law, Ferne Stahl; and one father-in-law, Jack Harman.
She is survived by four children, Brianna (Charles) Fister, Kira Harman, Brody Harman, and Brazan Harman, all of Bardstown; three grandchildren, Roselynn Lynch, Linden Fister, and Aspen Fister; her mother, Deborah (Jeffery) Carroll; her father, Neal (Mary) Augenstein; six siblings, Nannette Augenstein, Natisha Augenstein, Corey Augenstein, Desmand (Tera) Augenstein, Jefferson Carroll, and Jacqueline (Daniel) Vreeland; and many nieces, nephews, friends, students, players, and teachers.
The funeral is 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, at Barlow Funeral Home with Bro. Ray Johnson officiating.
Visitation is noon to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2026 at the funeral home.
The family has requested memorial donations be made to Keyata and Brian’s children.
Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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