Bertha Jean Tabor

Bertha Jean Tabor, age 92, of Owenton, passed away on Tuesday, October 27th, 2026.

Born March 13th, 1934 in Newport, KY, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and and Lucy Heck Waibel. She is also preceded in death by her husband Donald Howard Tabor; children, Ronnie "Shine" Tabor and Warren Tabor; brothers, Ralph, Cliff, Abe, Gilbert, Freddie Waibel; and her grandson, Timothy Gaines.

Bertha spent most of her career taking care of children at the Raising Factory, gaining the nickname "Granny" from all who loved her. In her free time you could find her watching the University of Kentucky Wildcats, NASCAR, or doing her crosswords and word searches. She was an avid fan of Elvis and had many of his CDs. Above all, she cherished her role as a mother and grandmother and loved taking care of her family.

She will be missed dearly by her children Jerry (Darlene) Tabor, Phyllis (Carl) Terrell, Barbara Grace (Chris Fitzgerald), Timmy (Brenda) Tabor, Connie Sue (Donnie) Woodson, Pete Tabor, Daryl (Kim) Tabor, Sammy (Kelly) Tabor, Kevin Tabor, and Greg (Jessica) Tabor; 22 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

New Funeral Homes are in charge of arrangements. Family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, November 7th, 2026, from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Main Street location of New Funeral Homes. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 pm with Bro. Everett Hawkins officiating. Burial will be at the Sunset Memorial Gardens in Frankfort, Kentucky.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Owen County Children's Fund or St. Judes Research Hospital.