HARTFORD, Ky. — Rhoda Mardell Barrow Givens, 95, of Hartford, passed away on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, at the Signature Health Care in Hartford. She was born in Butler County, Kentucky, on Nov. 11, 1929.
Mardell was a member of Word Missionary Baptist Church and was a Registered Nurse and a Nursing Professor. She enjoyed quilting and selling antique linens at flea markets and antique shows.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Givens; parents, Taylor and Jessie Moore Barrow; sister, Winifred Taylor.
She is survived by her sons, Philmer Givens (Nancy) and Devon Givens (Karen); grandchildren, Karen Austin (Matt), Jamie Givens (fiancé Nick), Jessica McGrogan (Matt), Joshua Givens (Heather); stepgrandchildren, Kristin Peterson, Andrew Peterson (Mary), and Ashley Peterson Ashley (John); seven great-grandchildren; seven step-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 11 a.m. at Smith Funeral Home with Bro. Raleigh Blancett officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Smith Funeral Home.
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