ISLAND – Barbara Pierce Oglesby, 58, of Island, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at Norton Healthcare Pavillion in Louisville, KY surrounded by the love of her family. Barbara was born in Owensboro, KY on May 6, 1968, to Robert Wayne Pierce Sr. and Linda Pierce.
Barbara was a faithful member of Church Street General Baptist Church and was employed at the Muhlenberg County Opportunity Center. Barbara dearly loved her church family and found great comfort and joy in her faith. She also deeply loved the clients and coworkers she worked alongside at the Opportunity Center, treating everyone she met with kindness, compassion, and care.
She had the biggest heart and a sparkle that could light up any room. Everyone who knew Barbara loved her dearly. She found joy in life’s simple beauties — chasing sunsets, taking photographs, walking on the beach, admiring pretty flowers-especially blue roses, loving animals, and spending time in nature. Her warmth, kindness, and love for others left a lasting impression on everyone blessed to know her.
Above all else, Barbara loved her children and grandchildren more than anything in this world. They were her pride and joy, and she treasured every moment spent with them.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Arthur Lee and Dorothy Helen Stringer; her mother, Linda Pierce; and her beloved grandson, Chase Oglesby.
Barbara leaves behind a family who adored her: her father, Robert Wayne Pierce Sr. (Ruby); her brother, Robert Wayne Pierce Jr. (Jaunna); her beloved children, Heather (Jeff) Money, Andrew (Charity) Oglesby, and Stephanie (Zach) Oglesby; her precious grandchildren, Kaylor and Kian Money, and Holland Negulis, who meant the world to her; and her sisters, Jennifer (Mark) Davis, and Corinna (Josh) Davis. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and countless friends who will forever cherish her memory.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 2PM at Church Street Baptist Church in Bremen with Bro. Danny Greene officiating. Burial in Bethlehem Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday at 10AM at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to the Muhlenberg County Opportunity Center. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com. Tucker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
