Obituary of Barbara L Hendren

Barbara Long Hendren, 84, of Harrodsburg, Kentucky, passed away on December 5, 2023, in Harrodsburg. She was born on December 27, 1938, in Harrodsburg, to the late Ann Marie Long and Henry Clay Long. Barbara had a fulfilling career as a Registered Nurse at Haggin Memorial Hospital, where she worked in every department at one time or another. Her dedication and passion for helping others was evident throughout her career. In her free time, Barbara enjoyed sewing and embroidered Christmas stockings for each family member. She was also a proud member of the Gideon's Auxiliary. Barbara was a devout Christian and a long-time member of Ebenezer Church of Christ. Her faith in Jesus Christ remained strong until the end, as she often sang "Oh how I love Jesus" while in the hospital bed. Barbara was blessed with a happy marriage to her loving husband, C. Dalton Hendren, for 65 years. She was his biggest supporter and cherished their time together. Barbara is survived by her husband, C. Dalton Hendren; her children, Debra (Dennis) Gordon, Shelli (Don) Engler, and Rebekah (David) Walton; her grandchildren, Kourtney (Blake) Shewmaker, Matthew (Jenna) Gordon, Aaron (Stephanie) Zweifel, Ashleigh Walton, Elisabeth Walton, and Jim Engler; and her great-grandchildren, Amelia Zweifel, Gentry Gordon, and Sawyer Gordon. A visitation will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Ransdell Funeral Chapel in Harrodsburg, KY. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 PM at the same location. A private burial service will take place at Ebenezer Church of Christ Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be the Gideon's Auxiliary and the Morning Pointe staff. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Gideon's International in memory of Barbara. The family would like to extend their gratitude to Morning Pointe Assisted Living in Danville for taking such amazing care of Barbara and for their assistance during this difficult time. Please join us in celebrating the life of Barbara Hendren and honoring her legacy of love, faith, and compassion. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.ransdellfuneralchapelcom.