Rebecca “Becky” Lynn Kessler, 84, of Franklin, KY passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Becky, as everyone knew her, never met a stranger. She loved to share the story of meeting and immediately falling in love with her husband, Don at her parent’s country store in Greensburg, KY. Together they attended and graduated from the University of Kentucky. Don’s career eventually led them to planting roots in the Schweizer community of Franklin where they raised their children. She later obtained her master’s degree from Western Kentucky University and served her community as a social worker and family counselor. She created the non-profit organization Franklin Simpson A.B.L.E. She dedicated her life’s work to advocating for children and educating parents to prevent child abuse. She welcomed children and adults of all ages to her home for over thirty years to teach swimming lessons. If you ever recall seeing blue ribbons, the symbol of child abuse prevention, it was likely Becky’s doing. She loved playing tennis, and “whipping” around in her convertibles over the years. She most enjoyed time outside on the farm with her menagerie of furry friends and visits with grandchildren.
SURVIVORS:
4 children: Shannan Reinhardt (Dana) and Laura Duane (Bobby) both of Louisville, KY, James D. (Jim) Kessler II (Beth) of Bowling Green, KY, and Steven Kessler (Luvie) of Franklin, KY
10 grandchildren: James D.(Trey) Kessler III, Grant Kessler, Lauren Kessler, River Kessler, Joyce Valentin, Mackenzie Neal, Emma Neal, Madeline Duane, Elizabeth Duane and Ella Duane
1 brother: Joel Judd (Beverly) of Cynthiana, KY
2 nieces: Ashley Hunt and Alyssa Mayo
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Becky’s wishes were to be cremated.
Memorial Service: Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 10:30amCT at the Franklin Community Church
Visitation: Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 9:00am-10:30amCT at the church
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Barren River Area Child Advocacy Center, BRACAC.org.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory (www.gilbertfhonline.com).
For more information locally, contact Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home in Greensburg.
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