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Lula Marie Tackett, age 73, of Betsy Layne, KY, wife of Johnny K. Tackett, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025 at the Highlands ARH, Prestonsburg, KY. She was born March 3, 1952 in Johns Creek, KY, a daughter of the late Carl and Laura Burchett Sesco. She was a former factory worker and homemaker.
In addition to her husband; Johnny K. Tackett, she is survived by her son; Benjamin Keith (Laken) Tackett, honorary daughter; Stephanie (Vince) Williams, two grandchildren; Carter Keith Tackett and Aubree Hackworth-Tackett, two sisters; Fran (Homer) Allen and Eva Jo Bevins, special namesake; Karly Marie Williams, special nephews; Bradley Bevins, Billy Allen and Corey Tackett, special nieces; Kimberly Slone and Rebecca Horn, brothers and sisters-in-law; Vickie (Tony) Ratliff and Lisa Tackett, she is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Carl and Laura Burchett Sesco, sister; Elza Jane Sesco, nephew; J.R. Chapman, father and mother-in-law; Donald Ray "Bunker" and Rosena Burton Tackett, brother-in-law; Donnie Tackett and nephew; Joseph Ratliff.
Funeral service will be conducted Friday, December 5, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. at the Pilgrims Home Old Regular Baptist Church, Grethel, KY, burial will follow in the Tackett Family Cemetery, Branhams Creek, Grethel, KY, visitation is after 2 p.m. Thursday at the church, under direction of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky.
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