Barbara J. Donahue, 69, of Culvertown, KY, died Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at her residence. She was a native of Nelson County and was born in Culvertown, KY on March 20th, 1941. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

She retired from Jim Beam Distillery in 2003 after 40 years of employment. In her retirement she was an avid gardener and homemaker. Barbara was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY:
Parents: Francis Hermit & Emmie Jane Faulkner Hagan
Her Brother: David Hagan
SURVIVORS INCLUDE:
Husband of 50 years: Jim Donahue
1 Son:
Bill Donahue (Michelle) ? Louisville, KY
2 Daughters:
Denise Barnett (Billy) ? Bardstown, KY
Suzanne Morrison (Scott) ? Culvertown, KY
7 Grandchildren:
Justin & Samantha Donahue ? both of Louisville, KY
Danielle Barnett ? New Haven, KY
Grant, Emily & Abby Barnett ? all of Bardstown, KY
Sarah Jane Douglas ? Culvertown, KY
2 Great-Grandchildren:
J.T. & Brayden Barnett ? Both of New Haven, KY
3 Sisters:
Jewell Reid ? Holy Cross, KY
Shirley Bartley ? Culvertown, KY
Diana Green ? Louisville, KY
2 Brothers:
Tony Hagan ? Virginia Beach, VA
John Hagan ? Culvertown, KY

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: 11 AM Friday, February 25, 2011 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church - Culvertown, KY with Cremation to follow.
CELEBRANT: Rev. Troy Overton
VISITATION: 2-8 PM Thursday, February 24, 2011 at Mattingly Funeral Home - 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto, KY 40037

Prayers will be at 7 PM Thursday by Rev. Deacon W. Arnold Downs
Expressions of Sympathy: Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Foundation,138 Leader Avenue, Lexington, KY 40536 or Hospice of Nelson County, 111 N. 3rd St., Bardstown, KY 40004