Dorothy Bagwell, Barkley, Jennings Bogard

Dorothy Bagwell Barkley Jennings Bogard passed away Monday March 21, 2022 at Providence Point Nursing Home in Paducah.

Dorothy was born September 4, 1929 to Cora Anna Powell Bagwell and Conan Bagwell in Boaz, Kentucky. They preceded her in death as well as sisters Louise Bagwell and Sue Adams Mitchell. Dorothy worked many years in the restaurant industry. She worked in healthcare later in life and most enjoyed being a companion to patients with Alzheimer’s disease.

She is survived by her children, Phillip K. Barkley; Ronnie D. Barkley (Janice); C. Daryl Barkley, all of Paducah, and Selina J. Costley (Gordon) of Louisville.  Also, surviving her are three grandchildren, Shannon Sheppard, Tara Barkley and April Griggs. Her surviving great grandchildren are Jana Everett, Jesse Abbott, Ciara Barkley and Jada Barkley. Dorothy is survived by great, great grandchildren, also. A sister-in-law Martha Jennings Burgess of Anchorage, Alaska survive her as well as three nieces, Vickie Collins (Tom) of Paducah, Nancy Mahoney (Clint) of Birmingham, and Susan Miller Burgess Dunkin (Curtis) of Anchorage, Alaska. Dorothy is survived by great nieces as well as great, great nieces. She was formerly married to Clarence E. Barkley, Homer Ralph Jennings, and Ralph Bogard all of whom preceded her in death. Dorothy loved her family and never missed an opportunity to bring everyone together for special occasions. We will forever be surrounded by the love from our mother, Mama Dot, Nanny, Gran and Aunt Dot.  She was a member of Memorial Baptist Church in Murray, Kentucky.  She lived in Murray during the last years of her life married to Ralph Bogard, who preceded her in death. She cherished her friends at Memorial and counted these members of the congregation as angels among us. Dorothy moved home to Paducah in late 2017 to be near the family residing there. The move home with her boys near her and visits from extended family made her life most enjoyable.

A private Memorial Service will be held at a later time.

Expressions of sympathy can be made to Memorial Baptist Church 906 Main Street Murray, Kentucky 42071

Lindsey Funeral Home is handling arrangements.  On-line condolences may be left at www.lindseyfuneral.com