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Mrs. Ora Pearl Compton, Green Co., KY (1914-2011)

She was native Green Countian and a member of a large, respected Green Co., KY family, with many descendants to mourn her passing. She was a member of Green Hill Baptist Church and a homemaker
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Mrs. Ora Pearl Compton, 97, of Greensburg, KY, departed this life on Thursday, December 22, 2011 at the Masonic Home of Shelbyville, Kentucky.

The funeral services for Mrs. Ora Pearl Compton will be conducted at 1pmCT, Monday, December 26, 2011 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 South Main Street, Greensburg, KY, with burial to follow in the Ladies Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Curtis Slinker and Bro. JR Tucker will be officiating. Visitation is requested after 9 amCT, Monday at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home until time of the funeral service.



Pallbearers: Jim Curry, Nelson Jeffries, Larry Coomer, Harlan Curry, Indus Pickett, John McCloughn.

Mrs. Ora Pearl Compton, Green Co., KY (1914-2011)

Mrs. Ora Pearl Compton was the daughter of the late George Hayden Tucker and Viola Houk Tucker. She was born on Sunday, November 8, 1914 in Green County, KY and departed this life on Thursday, December 22, 2011 at the Masonic Home of Shelbyville, Shelby County, KY. She was 97 years, one month and 14 days of age.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Green Hill Baptist Church and was a homemaker.

She united in marriage to Earnest Compton on May 23, 1931 who preceded her in death on October 8, 1997.

Survivors include the following:
  • Three sons and daughters-in-law: Bro. Carlos and Marie Compton of Campbellsville, KY; A.H. and Barbara Compton of Louisville, KY; and Duard and Esther Compton of Greensburg, KY

  • A sister: Celesteen Hamilton of Louisivlle, KY

  • Nine grandchildren

  • Fifteen great grandchildren

  • Five step-grandchildren

  • Nine great-great-grandchildren

  • One step-great-great-grandchild

  • and a host of other relatives and friends.
  • Mrs. Compton was also preceded in death by a son: Delbert Compton; two sisters: Christine Moran and Sylvia Davis; a brother: Garnett Tucker.

    The Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 206 S. Main Street, Greensburg, KY in charge of arrangements.


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    2011-12-24 - 206 S. Main ST, Greensburg, KY - Photo from Cowherd & Parrott Funeral Home.

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