Obituary of Mae Peavler

Lila Mae Harley Peavler, 91, Harrodsburg, KY, widow of Lawrence Boyd Peavler, following 62 years of marriage, died Sunday, April 2, 2023, at the Harrodsburg Health & Rehabilitation Center in Harrodsburg. Born May 29, 1931, in Washington County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Rachel (Pinkston) Harley. She was a retired Press Operator for Mercer Dress Corporation, and was a member of the Ladies Garment Workers Union. She was a long-time member of the Pioneer Baptist Church where she was a member of the WMU, the Jubilee Group and served on the kitchen committee. Mae loved her flowers and pets and was well-known for her stack pies at Christmas. Survivors include: one daughter: Brenda Hinkle (Bobby) of Danville, KY; one son: David Lawrence Peavler (Cindy) of Harrodsburg, KY; one sister: Betty Rogers of Harrodsburg, KY; three grandchildren, Scott Peavler of Harrodsburg, KY, Brad Hinkle (Leeann) of Danville, KY and Brooke Ballard (Hunter) of Bardstown, KY; seven great grandchildren, Eric Peavler, Angelia Peavler (Zach), Madisen Hinkle, Tripp, Brant, Lila and Lainey Ballard; four great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Lonnie Harley. Funeral services will be 1 PM, Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel by Brad King and Steven Dresen. Burial will follow in Bethel Baptist Cemetery, Harrodsburg, KY. Visitation will be from 10 am - 1 pm Wednesday, also at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel, Harrodsburg, KY. Pall bearers are: Brad Hinkle, Kent Rogers, Paul Harley, Butch Merchant, John Gumm, Harry Harmon and Kevin Isham. Honorary Bearers are: Jack Atwell, David Cinnamon, Chris Cornish, Brent Steele, Terry Steele, Hunter Ballard, Eric Harley, the Pioneer Baptist Jubilee Group, and her Sunday School Class. Memorials suggested to Pioneer Baptist Church or Gideon Bible Fund. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com.