DRAKESBORO – Betty Gean Hardison, 72, of Drakesboro,, died Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at her residence. Born May 26, 1948 in Muhlenberg County, she was a homemaker and member of Christ of Calvary Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Wayne Hardison; parents Getta (Mildred) Bratcher; brothers Jeffery and Bobby Bratcher; sisters Maryneil Vick, Linda Houle and Vicky Brewer.
Survivors include her daughters Polly Lear, Mary (Tony) Hamby and Pam Coble; son Kenny (Michelle) Lear; 13 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren; brothers James (Virginia) Bratcher, Jerry (Jeanette) Bratcher, Billy (Lutie) Bratcher, Harold (Carolyn) Bratcher, Tommy (Debbie) Bratcher and Ricky “Cricket” Bratcher; sister Carolyn (Keith) Whitaker.
Funeral services will be Friday, May 21, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City, KY with Bro. Marcus Garrett officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery in Bremen. Visitation will be Friday, May 21, 2021 after 9:00 a.m. at the funeral home. The family has entrusted Tucker Funeral Home with the arrangements. Capacity and mask guidelines will comply with current state health and public safety directives. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.