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Obituary For Eleanor Carney Stearman

Mrs. Eleanor Carney Stearman, 83, of Elizabethtown, KY died Monday August 30,2021 at Baptist Health Hardin.

Mrs. Stearman was a Hardin County native and the daughter of the late William and Louise Simpson Carney.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Dr. William Carney and a sister Ora Beam Dennis.

In 1960, Mrs. Stearman, a licensed Funeral Director, along with her husband, Lee, opened and operated the Hart County Funeral Home later known as Stearman Funeral Home. She was a past member of the National Funeral Directors Association as well as the Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky. She served as the the Deputy Coroner for Hart County and was co-owner of the True Value Hardware Store. Mrs. Stearman was known as an accomplished organist.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Lee Stearman, of Elizabethtown, KY; one son, Greg Stearman (Denise) of Louisville, KY; one grandson, Stephan Stearman of Austin, TX, one granddaughter, Logan Stearman of Louisville, KY, one step grandson, Tavi Gallego of Louisville, KY; her step mother, Laura Been Carney, Louisville, KY; two step brothers, Dr. Jeffery Been of Elizabethtown, KY and Scott Been of Louisville, KY.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, September 4, 2021 in the Bardstown City Cemetery.

Percell & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Lee & Eleanor Stearman, were my "Traning Union Teachers"in 1959 at SVBC..they both were terrific...I always remembered how kind they were to us all...Years later I saw them when I was campaigning for my brother...like it was 1959...my sympathy to Lee & family...thank you both for the good memories...Beverly Tabb Bishop

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Remembering the decades of friendship and good times with the Stearman family. Our deepest sympathy and condolences to you at this sad occasion. Eleanor was a special lady. David and Nadine

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To Stearman Family So sorry for your loss.Remember years ago when you were at Munfordville...

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Lee, I'm so sorry for this heartbreaking loss. You and family are in my prayers. -Samantha Spencer (Emily King's granddaughter)

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With our Heartfelt Sympathy, Our world has been a better place with having Eleanor as our friend. We will carry the many happy memories we shared forever! Mary Lisa and Gary Tunget

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Deepest sympathy for the family.

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We will miss our dear friend, Eleanor. Words cannot express our sense of loss. Thoughts and prayers are with Lee, Greg and their family, for comfort, peace and strength in the days ahead. Mike and Judy

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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