Helen G. Shofner, 95, of Campbellsville, KY was born on January 6, 1925 to the late Edwin and Susie (Caulk) Griffin. She departed this life on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at her home.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended Robinson Creek Baptist Church. Mrs. Shofner was a retired employee of the Taylor County School District, having worked in as a cook in the Taylor County Middle School over 30 years. On February 9, 1945, she united in marriage with James Lee “Jay” Shofner. They would remain a devoted couple until his death on October 26, 1992.
Besides her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by a daughter: Judy Carolyn Hunt; an infant grandson: Gary Wayne York; and a great-grandchild: Riley.
SURVIVORS:
1 sister: Frances Benningfield of Campbellsville, KY
3 grandchildren: Jeremy Read and companion Jami Jones, Jacklyn York, and Chryslee York, all of Campbellsville, KY
4 great-grandchildren: Haleigh Madison, Kirsten, Kash, and Emma
1 niece: Nola Gaddis and husband Richie of Campbellsville, KY
A host of other family and friends
Funeral Service: Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY with Bro. John Hall officiating
Burial: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
Visitation: Wednesday, Oct. 21, after 9:30 AM until time for the service at the funeral home
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.