Florence E. (Beach) Barlow, 93, of Louisville, KY peacefully entered eternal rest at her home on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. She was born on March 23, 1933 to the late Robert and Carrie Beach.

Florence accepted Christ at an early age at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church. Her faith guided her throughout her life and was evident in her strength, compassion, generosity, and devotion to others.

Florence was the cherished matriarch of the Barlow family. She loved her family deeply and was a constant source of wisdom, encouragement, prayer, and unconditional love.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard A. Barlow Sr.; her brother, Wilbur “Sunny” Craig; three children: Richard “Ricky” Barlow Jr., Ingrid Barlow, and Cary “Scooter” Barlow; and two grandsons: Troy Denning and Haywood “Lil Woody” Barlow.

SURVIVORS:

4 children: Robbie Barlow, William “Haywood” Barlow, Eva Barlow (Gerald), and Ivan Barlow (Cherita)

Bonus daughter: Linetta  Barlow

Grandchildren & great-grandchildren

A host of loving relatives & friends

Florence’s beautiful spirit and legacy of faith, grace, strength, and love will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew her.

Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, July 24, 2026 at St. Martin de Porres Parish, 3112 W. Broadway, Louisville, KY at 12:00pmET

Visitation: Beginning at 10:00amET on Friday at the church

Burial: Calvary Cemetery, 1600 Newburg Road, Louisville, KY

Hayes Brothers Funeral Home in Campbellsville, KY is in charge of the arrangements.