Phyllis Mashburn Obituary

The passing of Phyllis Mashburn of Madisonville, Kentucky leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on June 12, 2025 at the age of 86. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As Phyllis departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Phyllis may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Phyllis leaves behind.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Horace Ware and Mattie Walker Ware. She is survived by: her husband Bennie Wilson Mashburn of Madisonville; her children, LaDonna Bennett (Wendell) of Madisonville, Debbie Smith of Madisonville, Glen Franklin (Glenda) of Dawson Springs, KY and Scottie Franklin of Madisonville; her sister Becky Brandon of Ilsley; and her stepchildren, Terry Mashburn of Hopkinsville and Diane Davis of Elkton, KY. She is also survived by ten grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and four great great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Monday, June 16th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Barnett-Strother Funeral Home (2285 N Main St, Madisonville, KY 42431). A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 16th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.