Barbara Gail Biddle
Barbara Gail Biddle (nee Glass), 76, of Carlisle, Kentucky passed away on July 15, 2025, at University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on August 23, 1948, in Nicholas County, Kentucky, Barbara was the daughter of the late Ben W. and Dorothy Cooper Glass. She was preceded in death by her brother Melvin Glass and sister Phyllis Prather and a niece Angie Jolly. She is survived by her sister Wilma Campbell and brother Gene Glass.
On September 29, 1979, Barbara married the love of her life, James Robert Biddle. Together they built a life rooted in family, hard work, laughter and a spirit of adventure.
Barbara was the proud mother to her children: James ‘Jimmy’ Dale and his wife Kathy Kelly; Anthony “Tony’’ Dale; Chaselyn Wade Vance and her husband John Vance; and Rob Biddle and his wife Keli Biddle. She was a cherished grandmother to Samantha Goodpaster, Kristi Johns, Brittany Middleton, David Lamb and Audrey Biddle, and a joyful great-grandmother to six beloved great-grandchildren.
Professionally, Barbara led a life of service and determination. She retired as an EMT from Nicholas County and worked for 16 years as a supervisor at Hensley Mills Manufacturing. She later became a successful business owner, operating both a dry cleaner’s and the beloved E.Z. Riders Pizza restaurant, each a reflection of her tireless work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit,
Barbara lived life boldly and creatively. A longtime member of Carlisle Christian Church, she was also involved in the Red Hatters Club, Sunshine Sisters, and the local homemakers club. She was a gifted artisan who found joy in handwoven baskets, crocheted blankets, landscape paintings, and crafting homemade wreaths for every season and reason. As well as her love of sewing she learned from her mother. She loved exploring the country in her RV, especially ‘glamping’’ at the Kentucky Horse Park. A lifelong Harley-Davidson enthusiast, she and her husband-along with her sons-traveled often to bike rallies, sharing the freedom of the open road.
Barbara will be remembered for her strong will, honesty, generosity, and the fierce love she gave to her family and friends. She believed in hard work, resilience, and making the most of life’s gifts. As she often said: ‘’Be you, because that’s all you can be.” ‘’Just because you start your life out somewhere doesn’t mean you have to end up there. It’s all up to you with what you do with what you’ve been given.’
Visitation was held on Monday, July 21, 2025, from 11 am to 1 pm at Carlisle-Clark Funeral Home, 203 Eastern Avenue, Carlisle, Kentucky. A funeral service followed at 1 pm. The family asks that guests wear something red in honor of Barbara’s favorite color. Carlisle-Clark Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
