Bernadine Johns Baggett

Bernadine Johns Baggett, 87 of Madisonville, KY returned to her heavenly father on Thursday, March 01, 2018. She was born and raised in Christian Co. to the late Robert and Georgia Johns. Bernadine was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church in Madisonville.
Bernadine committed her life to being a homemaker, wife, mother, and grandmother. She periodically worked outside the home to include Pride Avenue and Anton Elementary Schools, Enro Shirt Factory in Madisonville and Greer Manufacturing in Smyrna, TN. While her family growing and attending school, Bernadine supported numerous school sponsored events and was always willing to provide volunteer time in support of church and youth programs. She especially enjoyed the friendship of her church family. Her family and friends have fond memories of her love of cooking and baking, family gatherings, camping, and gardening.
She is preceded in death by her best friend and husband of 55 years, James William Baggett; her parents, Robert and Georgia Johns; her sisters, Rosie Cunningham, Lena Clardy, Effie Gates, and Mamie Young; and one brother, Benjamin Johns.
Those left to cherish her memories are her five children, Terry (Marilyn) Baggett of Madisonville, Larry (Terri) Baggett of Madisonville, Darrell (Carmella) Baggett of Bremen, KY, Jaquita (Dwight) Harlan of Bremen, KY; and Jill (Harry) Berry of Elizabethtown, KY; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home with Bro. Danny Fireline and Bro. Anthony Haley officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Friday and after 9:00 A.M. Saturday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Matthew Baggett, Patrick Harlan, Lee Baggett, Jeff Embry, Clay Embry and Beau Meadows.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.