Loretta Frances Dunavent Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Loretta Frances Dunavent in Shelbyville, Kentucky is shared. Loretta, born on December 29, 1932, passed away on September 25, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Loretta Frances Dunavent to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Maude Vest Thomas and Albert Thomas, Sr.; her siblings, Edith Wainscott, Hallie Dawson and Albert Thomas, Jr.; and her son James Edward Dunavent.
She is survived by: her children, Judy Zeigler, Kenneth Dunavent, Emma Bass (Ron), Annette Calvert and Leslie Dunavent; her grandchildren, Melissa Zeigler, Michael Dunavent, Jenny Bass (Bobby), Leigh Ann Calvert, Christopher Calvert and Ben Dunavent; her great grandchildren, Kayleigh Marshall and Tristan Armstrong; and her pet Shorty.
A procession was held on Tuesday, September 29th 2026 at 1:30 PM at the New Funeral Home (202 N Main, Owenton, KY 40359). A graveside service was held on Tuesday, September 29th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Owenton Cemetery (426 Roland Ave, Owenton, KY 40359).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bridgeport Christian Church Helping Hands Circle for their work in donating to charities and providing scholarships to youth in the church, Life House for Animals, or to a favorite charity of your choice.
