Marcella Lindsey Basham

Marcella Lindsey Basham, 83, of Smiths Grove, passed peacefully on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Monroe Lindsey and Cordie May Burkhead Lindsey. Marcella was born in Edmonson County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Lynny Dale Harshfield and Steven Ray Hillard; sisters, Margie Frank and Patricia Baize; and a grandson, Carl Cline, Jr.

Marcella was a member of the United Church of God. She enjoyed painting, working in her flowers, and crocheting. She worked hard to provide a loving and caring home for her family.

She is survived by five sons: Wayne Harshfield, Jr. (Kathy), Monty Harshfield (Tammy), Jeff Hillard (Susan), Robert Basham, Jr. and Marcus Basham; two daughters; Annette Cline and Laura Miller. She was surrounded by several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Also surviving are sisters: Novella Smith, Mildred Whobrey, Susie McGaughey and Barbara Casey; brothers: David Lindsey and Odell Lindsey and her former husband, Robert Basham, Sr.

Friends and families may pay their respects on Friday, September 12, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel. Her service will begin at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Big Reedy—outside of Caneyville, Kentucky.