Fanny Lou Courtney

Fanny Lou Courtney, age 86, passed away on November 11, 2026. She was born on September 12, 1940, in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, hard work, and quiet strength.
Fanny was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend whose presence brought comfort and steadiness to those around her. She was married to her husband, Gayle Courtney, for 67 years, and together they shared a lifetime of memories, companionship, and enduring love. She is also survived by her son, Steve Courtney, who will carry forward the values and example she so faithfully lived each day.
She was preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Sue Sullivan, Helen Hamilton, Phyllis Puckett, and Patsy White. She is survived by her nieces, Terri (Timmy) Sosby and Lisa (Roy) Clark; her nephew, Eugene Puckett; her brother-in-law, Russell White; her great-nephew, Cameron Clark; her great-nieces, Stephene Clark and Carlee Clark; and her great-great-nephew, Grayson Stephens. She also leaves behind many extended family members and friends who will remember her with love and gratitude.
She was a homemaker and also helped on the farm, where her dependable nature and willingness to work hard were evident to all who knew her. She understood the value of perseverance and took pride in contributing to the well-being of her home and family. Her life reflected the strength of a generation that knew how to do what needed to be done with grace and humility.
In her quieter moments, Fanny enjoyed bowling and gardening. These interests brought her joy and gave her time to relax and enjoy the simple pleasures of life. Whether tending to her garden or spending time with loved ones, she found happiness in the everyday moments that made a house feel like home. Her family will remember her for her warm spirit, her steady presence, and the love she gave so freely.
Fanny Lou Courtney will be remembered as a woman of resilience, and devotion. Her life was a testament to the importance of family, hard work, and kindness. Though she will be deeply missed, her memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
Memorial services were conducted 12:00 PM Tuesday November 17, 2026, by Brother Darnaby Kerns at the Lusk-McFarland Funeral Home Chapel, 1120 Main Street, Paris, KY.
Visitation was from 10:00 AM Wednesday November 17, 2026, until the hour of the service at the funeral home.
The arrangements were entrusted to the Lusk-McFarland Funeral Home Chapel, 1120 Main Street, Paris, KY and the online guestbook is at www.Lusk-McFarland.com and on our Facebook and YouTube page.