Florence Retherford, age 82, of Corbin, and a native of Bonifay, Florida, died Wednesday, October 23, 2013 in Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky.

She was a daughter of the late Emmitt and Lucinda Sims Pipkin, born to them on May 27, 1931 in Bonifay, Florida.

She was preceded in death along with her parents; by her brothers: Dewey Pipkin, Clarence Pipkin and Johnroe Pipkin; her sisters: Grace Cushing, Martha Mann, Virgina Cushing and Carol Jean Rich; and by a granddaughter: Kristen Dean Retherford.

She is survived by her sons: Jim Retherford (Randy), and Tom Retherford (Peggy); her granddaughters: Danielle Coleman (Paul), Adrienne Childers, Holly Retherford (Matt Hall), Stacey Cupp (Berry), and Samantha Grubb;
her great grandchildren: Kristen Coleman, Caiden Hall, and Katie, Treyton and Harlyee Cupp; and many other relatives and friends to mourn her passing.

Funeral Services for Florence Retherford will be 4:00 P.M. Saturday, October 26, 2013 in the Hopper Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Sean Disney officiating.

Burial will follow in the Barbourville Cemetery.

Hopper Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements.

The Retherford family will receive friends on Friday from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.