Louise C. Hart

Louise C. Hart, 96, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on Jan. 13, 2025. Louise was born on July 6, 1928 in Avery’s Creek, North Carolina and absolutely loved growing up in the Asheville area. She graduated from Valley Springs High School in 1945, earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics from Berea College in 1950 and earned her Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Kentucky in 1964.  Louise spent the majority of her successful career as an Area Extension Director of the Lake Cumberland region for the University of Kentucky Department of Agriculture. Louise was passionate about a long list of things including gardening, cooking, sewing, UK sports, hosting her annual Kentucky Derby Party, playing bridge, long walks on Hilton Head Island, traveling with her grandkids and celebrating special occasions at Merrick Inn. At the top of that list was traveling with her husband Bobby to all 50 states as well as Europe fourteen times. Louise was one of the purest souls anyone has ever met. Her spunky nature and smile were contagious. 

Louise is survived by her two sons, Greg (Edie) and Ken Hart, her grandchildren Melissa (Zach) Creditt and Chris (Katie) Hart, her great granddaughter Audrina Hart, her sister-in-law Claire Corn, and nieces Elaine, Maria, Cynthia and Susan. Louise was the cherished daughter of William and Edna Corn. Louise is preceded in death by her dear husband Bobby. They met at Berea College and wed in Avery’s Creek, N.C. on June 11, 1950. Louise is also preceded in death by her grandson Joel Hart and brother Bill Corn. 

Louise will be dearly missed by her loving caregiver Jessica and their shared companion Sophie. 

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, March 26 from 5-7 p.m at Davis and Powell Funeral Home. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, please send donations in Louise’s name to Bluegrass Hospice Care: 1733 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, KY 40504.