Barbara Rea Shepherd Armes, age 68, of Cumberland, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 27, 2023, at the Tri City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Barbara was born in Benham, KY, on December 28, 1954, to Cullen Brashears and Lillie Ackman Shepherd.

She is preceded in death by her father, Cullen Brashears; mother, Lillie Ackman Shepherd; her ex-husband, Elmer Bowman, Sr.; and several brothers and sisters.

Left to cherish her memory are her children: Gladys Annie Tucker and husband, Robert, of Alabama; Jamie Lynn Richards and husband, Adam, of Alabama; Elmer Bowman of Cumberland, KY; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members and many dear friends.

A private service will be held for Barbara, after which time, she will be buried at the Charlie Maggard Cemetery in Blair, KY.

Tri City Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Barbara Armes.