Lula Faye (Tyson) Ausenbaugh

Lula Faye Tyson Ausenbaugh, 90, of Scottsville, KY passed away peacefully on August 26, 2023 at her residence with her beloved granddaughter, Murphy Burris, who stayed by her side for the final 6 years of her life.  Faye was born on September 30, 1932 to Renley Tyson and Alice Rickard Tyson in Anton, KY.  She often reminisced on her time growing up on her father's 100 acre farm with her 6 siblings and attending Hopkins County Schools.  Faye married the love of her life, James Driscoll (JD) Ausenbaugh on August 10, 1949 in Dawson Springs, KY.  They were happily devoted to a marriage full of love for 68 years.  Faye and JD lived in many different cities where JD was stationed for work.  Before moving to Scottsville, they spent time in Dawson Springs, Lexington, Evansville, Louisville and even Germany.  Their favorite memories were made in Branson, MO on vacations and Nolin Lake and Barren River Lake with their children and grandchildren.  Faye worked as the manager of the Gift Shop at the Barren River State Park for over 20 years.  She became a member of the Scottsville Baptist Church in 1976 and enjoyed helping with fellowship meals on Wednesdays.  Faye's favorite pastimes were bargain hunting in Bowling Green and shopping at Talbots and Dillard's.  The brightest part of Faye's life was becoming a "Mimi" to her 10 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.  Mimi attended as many graduations, sports games, weddings and baby showers for her grandkids as she could.  Many extended family friends called her "Mimi" as her maternal love was undeniable.  She was an advocate, a safe haven and a place to rest for all children. 

Mimi is survived by 4 daughters:  Jeannie McNatt, Louisville, KY; Susan Barnett and husband, Wayne, LaGrange, KY; Kathy Fleming and husband, John, Louisville, KY and Sally Harper and husband, Dennis, Scottsville, KY; 

10 grandchildren:  Carrie McNatt Zoeller (Trey), Meredith Deaves (Brent), Brian Zoeller (Melissa), Stephanie Tamisiea (Mike), Stacy Pedigo (Kris), Erin Brady, Morgan Brady, Kristin Daniel (Kyle), Michael Ann Burris and Murphy Burris; 

21 great grandchildren:  Thomas, Trenton, Mary Caroline, Annie, Logan, Sadie, Sophie Grace and Paxton Zoeller; Carly Jenkins (Damien) and Anna Tamisiea; Tyler, Natalie and Nick Pedigo; Carson McNatt and Cora Zoeller; Addison and Hardy Deaves; Kiah Brady and Holland Pike, Aliyah Stallard and Archie Daniel; 

1 great great grandchild:  Sage Jenkins. 

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son-in-law:  Dennis "Wally" McNatt; 6 siblings:  Dovey Tyson Case, Opal Tyson Strader, Lois Tyson Rudnick, Reynolds Tyson, Roy Tyson and Russell Tyson. 

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Goad Funeral Home with Bro. Mark Hale officiating and burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday and after 7:00 a.m. Tuesday until funeral time at Goad Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Scottsville Baptist Church or the Alzheimer's Association.  Donations may be made at Goad Funeral Home.