Beatrice Hughes Firkin
November 22, 1928 ~ January 25, 2020
Beatrice Hughes Firkin, 91, Glasgow, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020, at NHC Healthcare Center. A native of Barren County, she was a daughter of the late Arthur Samuel Hughes and Louie Beatrice Borden Hughes. She was a retired factory worker and a homemaker. She was the oldest living member of the Basil Chapel United Baptist Church, having been a member since 1944.
Survivors include two daughters: Pam Franklin and husband Randall, and Donetta Doyle and husband Tim; four grandchildren: Jennifer Franklin of Bowling Green, Justin Franklin and wife Jenny of Horse Cave, Joshua Doyle and wife Michelle of Oahu, Hawaii, and Kathina Greenwood and husband Chris of Smiths Grove; seven great-grandchildren: Mason, Christian, Makenzie, Hunter, and Benjamin Doyle, and Colton and Maddie Franklin; one sister, Katherine London and husband Jack of Hiseville; one brother, Jimmy Hughes and wife Bonnie of Glasgow; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Melvin Julius “Jude” Firkin; one brother, Herschel Hughes; and one sister, Jewell Rigdon.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with burial in the Cave City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 pm Tuesday at the funeral home. Alternate expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Basil Chapel United Baptist Church.
Maow had a heart of gold. A gentle soul that will be missed for sure.I’m glad she shared flower bulbs with me so there will always be a reminder of her for years to come.
Prayers of comfort for the family.
Pam, Randall, Jennifer & Justin…So very sorry to hear of the death of your mom and grandma. All of you will be in our prayers.
Mary D. Carter
Tony & Paulette Wasylycia
Pam & Donetta I’m so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a sweetheart and I had many fun laughs with her over the years. I’m sorry I cannot come to the services due to my recent surgery, but know Y’all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Carol Jean
My prayers will be with A very dear family to me ! She always had that big smile . Love to all .Betty Gumm
Pam and Donetta, so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I had the pleasure of working with her at Sorensen’s many years ago. My prayers for your family at this difficult time.
Pam and family so sorry to read about the death of your Mother, Avery attractive lady.
Thoughts and prayers are with you all
So sorry to hear about your mom, Charles and I passed your homeplace the other day and wondered if Beatrice still lived there. ??????????
Have the flu so couldn’t make is Ms Bea was a wonderful lady pleasure taking care of her at NHC