Lucy Belle Brent Forbes

1935 —  2025

EDMONTON – Lucy Belle Brent Forbes, born January 2, 1935, departed this life peacefully on January 18, 2025, after a brief stay at TJ Samson Hospital in Glasgow, Kentucky. Her journey was one of devotion, accomplishment, and heartfelt service to her family, church, and professional community.

Lucy was the beloved mother of one daughter, Mary Ann Forbes (Edmonton), and cherished cousin and aunt to numerous nieces, Bonnie (John Tuggle), their children, Lucas, Shawna, and Kelly, Jill, Amy (Jeff Walter), Traci (Patrick Hayden), Laura; and one nephew, John Logan (Lori); children, Gracie, Morgan, and Jake (Campbellsburg). Lucy is survived by one brother, Jerry Logan Brent (Mary Ann Heady) of Campbellsburg.

Lucy was preceded in death by her parents, Dewey Allen and Martha Louise Hardesty Brent (Chilton legacy); her husband, William Morgan Forbes (Pendelton-Pace legacy); and her brothers, Robert A. (Dorthy Rose) of Peewee Valley, KY, and Donald Brent (Eva Joyce) of Frankfort, KY.

Nurturing through knowledge; Lucy was a lifelong educator with her early beginnings in Soil Conservation bridging to an unwavering passion for home economics and consumer sciences. Lucy dedicated over five decades to her employment at the University of Kentucky as a Home Economist, accepting many awards throughout her career in public service. Her work transcended beyond the classroom to becoming a community leader for all. She became a respected speaker and co-author of celebrated Kentucky cookbooks that honor the art of home cooking. Beyond her professional achievements, Lucy found harmony in music a source of great joy throughout her life. Attending Western Kentucky University, she developed her leadership skills.

Lucy canvased this USA through extensive travel, enjoying both professional conventions and leisure time vacations outside of the country. Lucy’s harmony and peace are a reflection of the balance she sought in all aspects of her life, making indelible marks and touching countless lives throughout her endeavors. She developed many friendships through the early Edmonton Woman’s Club, Glasgow Musicale, The Daughter of the American Revolution, and her professional organizations, The Edmonton Garden Club, and all the Homemaker Clubs she created and continued to serve.

Lucy had a great interest in sewing and creating venues, often joining in activities with daughter Mary Ann’s at both work and personal entertaining. She adored watching birds and creating landscapes and architectural changes in her home. Lucy served on many boards, her favorite one was the lead team which developed Long Term Care Facilities and resulted in the Metcalfe County Nursing Facility. Lucy valued her lifelong role as a Sunday School teacher and dedicated choir member at the Edmonton Baptist Church.

Her steadfast commitment, dedication, and service left an indelible mark on those who had the privilege of learning from or working alongside her. Lucy’s memory will remain a source of comfort and inspiration for all who were touched by her wisdom and warmth, and her talent for developing lifelong friendships.

May her enduring legacy bring solace to those who mourn her passing while celebrating a life so richly lived.

Funeral services for Lucy Forbes will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Edmonton Baptist Church with burial in the Edmonton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. until time of the service Saturday at the Edmonton Baptist Church.

Butler Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted to the care of Mrs. Forbes.