Barbara Grundy Watson

Barbara Faye Watson age 66 of Stearns, Kentucky passed from this life on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at the Baptist Health of Corbin. 

She was born March 1, 1957 in Somerset, Kentucky to the late Earl Grundy and Goldie Mae (Stephens) Grundy. 

In addition to her parents, Barbara is preceded in death by her son, Steven Michael Perry; a fiancé, Charles Meeks; brothers, Junior Grundy, Ed Grundy, Ralph Grundy, Roger Grundy, Arnold King, Orville King, and Donald Gene King; and sisters, Bonnie Kay Grundy Troxell and Shirley Grundy Woods.

Survivors include her daughters, Juilena Watson (and Brandon Tapley) and Paula Jo Penteger; a son, Charles Doug Meeks; grandchildren she raised as her own, Jacob Perry (and Victoria), Jacob Jr., and Deseray Grundy; grandchildren, Landon Winchester, Jordan Winchester, Kasey Winchester, Sherry Lynn Grundy Rose, Terri Nicole Grundy Sammons, Karrie Grundy Mabry, Gabe Grundy, Erica Winchester, and Casey Slaven Dick; and several great-grandchildren. 

Also surviving are sisters, Betty Jo Grundy Wright and Judy Maxine Grundy Coffey; and a host of nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews that Barb loved so dearly. 

Barbara was a member of the East Apple Tree Church of God. She loved arts and crafts. She would spend a lot of her time drawing, tracing, painting yard figurines, and coloring. Barb loved to listen to gospel music and play township. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. 

A Graveside service will be held on Monday, February 26, 2024 at 11:00 am at the Lower Hickory Grove Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations be made to the Pine Knot Funeral Home to assist with remaining expenses. You can call, 606-354-9100, to make a donation via phone. 

Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.