Kimberly Provow Radford, 65, of Barlow, Kentucky, passed away on April 22, 2026, at her residence. Kimberly was born on May 23, 1960, to Bro. Ray and Shirley Provow.
Kimberly’s first and greatest love was the Lord, and that love was evident in everything she did. As a devoted and active member of Victory Baptist Church, she faithfully served through music, playing the piano and organ and singing both in church and at home, filling every space with warmth, comfort, and praise.
For more than 30 years, Kimberly gave her heart to nursing in long-term care. She didn’t just care for her patients, she loved them. She treated each person with kindness, dignity, and compassion, often going above and beyond to make sure they felt seen, safe, and valued.
Kimberly had a beautiful way of bringing joy into the lives of others. She loved to laugh and had a gift for making people smile, even on their hardest days. She truly loved life and believed in finding “fun” wherever she could, creating memories that her family will hold onto forever.
Her family was the center of her world. She loved deeply and unconditionally, always encouraging, always supporting, always showing up. Her grandchildren were her greatest joy, she was endlessly proud of them, always bragging on them and celebrating every milestone, big or small. They knew without a doubt how much they were loved.
Kimberly was the kind of person who would do anything for anyone. Her heart was generous, her spirit was gentle, and her love was constant. To be loved by her was a gift, and to know her was to experience a rare and beautiful kind of kindness.
She will be remembered for her unwavering faith, her joyful spirit, and the deep, abiding love she gave so freely. Though she is no longer here, the light she brought into this world will continue to shine through the many lives she touched.
Kimberly is survived by her son, Josh (Ashlee) Glover of Bardwell; and her daughter, Heather (Kenny) Smith of Barlow; and five grandchildren, Clayton Smith, Hunter (Autumn) Buchanan, Hayden (Kaylee) Buchanan, Jayden Glover, and Rylan Glover; her mother, Shirley Provow of Paducah; one brother, Tim (Karen) Provow of Cunningham; and sisters, Karen (TJ) Green of Paducah, Tracey (Randy) Shelton of Mayfield, and Susan Martin of Paducah.
She was preceded in death by her father, Bro. Ray Provow.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah with Bro. Daniel Fraser and Kody Hopwood officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Cemetery in Bardwell, Kentucky.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the service time of 1:00 p.m. at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah.
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