Frances M. Whitley

SMITHS GROVE – Frances M. Whitley, 85, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the Barren County Health & Rehabilitation Center. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late James and Aline Payne Lowe. She was a retired employee of R R Donnelley & Sons and a member of the Shiloh General Baptist Church. She was an avid flower gardener.

Survivors include three children, Darrell Whitley (Beth) of Colorado, Ricky Whitley (Sheila), and Leisha Beckham (Jeff) all of Smiths Grove; four grandchildren, Brian Beckham (Marnie), Brandie McGuire (Travis), Lela Whitley, and Miranda Whitley; ten great-grandchildren, Mallory, Molly, and Jenson Beckham, Braydon, Brylee, and Bryn Groce, Mallie,and Malachi Whitley, Corbin McGuire, and Remi Mutter; one brother, Jerry Lowe (Judy) of Florida; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Albert Whitley; one grandson, Daniel Whitley; one sister, Dorothy Madison; and three brothers: Junior Lowe, Wesley Lowe, and Steve Lowe.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the Shiloh General Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be after 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the church. Arrangements entrusted to Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home.