Barbara Delane Birdlebough

Barbara Delane Birdlebough 76, of Slaughters, KY passed away on Tuesday June 17, 2026 at Deaconess Gateway ER in Newburgh, IN. She was a member of Sassafras Grove Baptist Church in Sebree, KY, former Manager of Webster County Water District for 20 years, former President of Slaughters PTA, she enjoyed spending time with family, reading her bible and she prayed over her family daily. She was preceded in death by her parents Thurman and Ernestine Rakestraw and 1 son Nathan Townsend. She is survived by her husband JR Birdlebough of Slaughters, KY; 1 daughter Angela (Brian) Thomas of Slaughters, KY; 1 son Jackie Dale (Ashley) Townsend of Slaughters; 1 sister Amelia (Jeff) Zachary of Slaughters, KY; Sister-in-law Patty McConnell of Slaughters, KY; 3 granddaughters Whitney Gish of Henderson, KY., Lauren Hanor of Clay, KY. and Michala Cobb of Slaughters, KY.; 10 grandsons Chad Zachary of Evansville, IN., Blake Zachary of Princeton, IN., Zachary Thomas of Slaughters, KY., Lance Thomas of Evansville, IN., CJ Townsend of Providence, KY., Harley Townsend of Henderson, KY., Dustin Townsend of Morganfield, KY., Chase Townsend of Henderson, KY., Jordan Townsend of White Plains, KY and Cameron Townsend of Slaughters, KY; great granddaughter Addy Gish and 17 other great grandkids; nephew David Rakestraw and several other nieces and nephews. Barbara was a vey special mom, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She will be missed greatly. Funeral service will be 2PM Sunday June 21, 2026 at Townsend Funeral Home in Dixon, KY. Visitation will be 12PM till service time Sunday at the funeral home. Bro. Jackie Dale Townsend will officiate the service with burial at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Slaughters, KY. Any food that is to be brought the day of the service, the family has requested it to be delivered to Sassafras Grove Baptist Church in Sebree, KY. Online condolences can be made at www.townsendfuneralhomeinc.com