Barbara Ann Parsons passed away peacefully at her home in Harlan, KY on Friday, May 15, 2026.

  Barbara was born in Winfield, Alabama on October 22, 1936. She was a graduate of Union College and a school teacher for many years with the Harlan County School System.

   Barbara was preceded in death by her mother Carole Lawson, her stepfather Ova Lawson, her father Wilford Ballard and her former husband, Harold Parsons.

   She is survived by her son Greg Parsons (Renie), her daughter Bridgette Kimel (Kris), her brothers Danny Lawson and Mike Lawson, her grandchildren Brittany Gratton (Blake), Emory Courtney (Brooks) and Spencer Parsons (Cameron). She also had two great grandchildren, Harper and Knox Gratton. Barbara lived a long, happy life and brought great joy to her family and many dear friends. 

   Visitation will be Friday May 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at Anderson Laws and Jones Funeral Home 114 South 3rd Street, Harlan, KY 40831 with Pastor David Johnson officiating.

   If you wish to make a donation in her memory please consider Southland Christian Church at 5001 Harrodsburg Road, Nicholasville, KY, 40356 or the Harlan 24 Hour Big Book Group, C/O Becky Burgess, PO Box 1114, Loyall, KY.

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Barbara Ann Parsons and her family are in the care of the Anderson-Laws & Jones Funeral Home.