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BORN
1948
DIED
2025
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Carolyn Downs Obituary
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph "Ronnie" Downs; and seven siblings, Kathleen Faulkner, Paul Thurman, Lina Hamilton, Larry Thurman, Jim Thurman, Gonda Thompson and Martha Cahoe.
She is survived by her brother, Joe Thurman; a sister, Kathy Thurman Spalding, both of Bardstown; and several nieces and nephews.
Her memorial service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, at Barlow Funeral Home, with inurnment in St. Joseph Cemetery. The Rev. Brandon DeToma will officiate.
Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may go to donor's favorite charity.
Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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