Barbara Dye

Barbara Dye, age 83 of Fleming County, widow of George Dye, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019 at the Maysville Nursing & Rehab Facility. She was born on August 29, 1935 in Hillsboro, a daughter of the late Eugene and Glenna Belle Porter Hawkins. Barbara was a member of the Hillsboro United Methodist Church and attended the Nepton United Methodist Church. Barbara was a homemaker and was known for being a wonderful cook. An avid UK Basketball fan, she loved spending time with her family, having family get-togethers, especially with her grandchildren. Barbara was a loyal patron of the Fleming County Public Library and enjoyed reading. She is survived by: a son, David Dye of Fleming County; a daughter, Cheryl (Jim) Harmon of Lancaster, OH; grandchildren, Ashley (Justin) Welch of Georgetown, KY, and McKay (Josh) Harden of Lancaster, OH; great-grandchildren, Jamison and Nora Welch, and Cooper Harden; brothers, Ricky Hawkins, Mike Hawkins, and Curtis Hawkins; numerous nieces and nephews; special niece, Vicki Smith; and special nephew, Johnny Jett. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by: her grandson, Jeremy Dye; sisters, Leota Jett and Juanita Ray Riggs; and brothers, James Benjamin Hawkins and Danny Thomas Hawkins. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Wednesday, February 27, 2019 in the Chapel of Carpenter-Fritz & Vice Funeral Home officiated by Johnny Jett. Visitation will be 5-8 pm Tuesday, February 26th at the funeral home. Burial will be in Elizaville Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Ricky Hawkins, Mike Hawkins, Curtis Hawkins, Jim Harmon, Justin Welch, and Josh Harden. Memorials are suggested to the Fleming County Public Library, 202 Bypass Blvd., Flemingsburg, KY 41041.