Cleo Coffey was born August 27, 1935 and departed this life Wednesday, February 22, 2012 reaching the age of 76. She was the daughter of the late Delbie and Dora (Barnes) Koontz.

She was united in marriage to Arnold Barnett who preceded her in death. She was united in marriage to Howard Coffey who survives her.

She is survived by: her husband, Howard Coffey of Monticello, KY; 5 children, Kirby Barnett of Albany, GA, Brenda Hickman and Pam Parmley both of Monticello, KY, Robin (Allen) Weaver Bronston, KY and Trevor (Nicole) Coffey of Monticello, KY; 7 step children, Elaine, Sherry Jo, Teresa, Patty, Nancy, Cantrell, and Lori; 6 grandchildren, Lance Hickman, Paige Barnhouse, Matthew Parmley, Rachel Dishman, Rylee Jo Weaver, and Gabriel Coffey; 10 step grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren and 8 step great-grandchildren.

She is also survived by: 3 brothers, Edward, Benton, and Gary Koontz; 5 sisters, Phyllis Neeley, Gwendolyn Morrow, Lorene Barnett, Hazel Dick, and Debra Koontz; along with a host of family and friends who mourn her passing.

In addition to her parents, Delbie and Dora Koontz, she was preceded in death by: her 1st husband, Arnold Barnett; 1 brother, Jimmy Koontz; and 1 sister, Earlene Barnett.

The family will receive friends on Friday, February 24, 2012 from 5 – 9 pm in the chapel of the funeral home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 1 pm at the Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home with Bro. Carly Tucker and Bro. Roy Gregory officiating. Burial will be in Elk Spring Cemetery.