Jolene Laura Cardwell Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Jolene Laura Cardwell of Bardstown, Kentucky. Jolene, born on November 21, 1955, passed away on September 28, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Jolene for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Jolene’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Samuel Giordano and Marquita June Hall Giordano. She is survived by: her husband Rick Cardwell; and her siblings, Rhonda Winter of New Haven, Lynn Boggs (Buck) of Wellsville, OH., Tony Giordano (Paula) of Shepherdsville, Mark Giordano (Melissa) of Wellsville, OH., James Goodman (Pam) of Illinois and Rex Hall of Shepherdsville. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Visitation was held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home and Cremation Services (1475 New Shepherdsville Rd, Bardstown, KY 40004). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.