Lucy Lou's Dog Grooming & Spa

09/10/2026

One of my very first clients, she will be missed. Prayers for the family.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Debbie Elaine Ford, who departed from this world on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the age of 70. A beloved resident of Franklin, KY, Debbie was born in Simpson County, Kentucky on December 2, 1955.

Debbie worked as a radiologist at Urgent Care and worked as a beautician for many years.

Debbie is survived by her loving spouse of 55 years, Michael John Ford. She will be deeply missed by her son, Michael Ford, of Franklin, KY, and her cherished grandson, Logan Ford, of Adolphus, KY. Her legacy of love and kindness continues through them.

Debbie is also survived by her mother, Doris Brown Vick of Russellville, KY; her brother, Kevin Edward, and his wife, Donna of Adairville, KY; her sister, Susan Law, and her husband, Frankie, of Franklin, KY; step-brothers, Tony Vick and his wife Gail and Barry Vick and his wife, Jane and Mark Vick and his wife, Deann; a step-sister, Debbie Head and her husband, David.

She was preceded in death by her father, Mack Edwards, whose memory she held dear in her heart.

Debbie's wishes were to be cremated with no service.

The family extends their gratitude to all who have shared their condolences and support during this time.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. Friends and family are invited to visit the website at www.gilbertfhonline.com for further details. Inquiries can also be made through the obituary phone line at 270-586-8844 or by calling the office at 270-586-4464.

09/09/2026

Here are a few photos of our recent furry friends!

09/05/2026

I realized recently that it’s been more than a month since I’ve really shared much of a personal update. We’ve kept posting pictures of your beautiful pups, and Lucy Lou’s has kept moving forward, but I haven’t said much about how I’m doing.

The truth is, I’m still figuring that out.

Losing both of my parents within such a short period of time changed me in ways I don’t think I completely understand yet. There really aren’t words for what it feels like to suddenly live in a world where the two people who were always there…aren’t there anymore.

There have been some very difficult days. There have also been days when I’ve laughed, enjoyed myself, worked a full day and felt almost like the old me again. I’m beginning to understand that both of those things can exist at the same time. I can miss them terribly and still be thankful for the life that is in front of me.

And slowly, I really do feel like I’m healing.

One of the unexpected blessings through all of this has been finding my way back to church. I found a church that feels like home, and somewhere along the way, going to church stopped being something I felt like I should do and became somewhere I genuinely want to be. I look forward to Sunday every week. My faith has become a source of comfort and peace for me during a time when I desperately needed both.

At the end of this month, I’ll be heading to the Great Smoky Mountains with some very special friends — although calling them “friends” really doesn’t seem like enough anymore. They’ve become family to me.

While we’re there, I’ll be doing something I’ve known was coming but that I’m not sure anyone can ever really be prepared for. I’ll be spreading the last of my parents’ ashes.

The Smokies are a beautiful place, and I’m hoping that being there, surrounded by people I love, and finally laying Mom and Dad to rest will bring a little bit of closure — or maybe just a little more peace. I know it won’t make the grief disappear, and I wouldn’t want it to erase what they meant to me. But I hope it helps me take another step forward.

And then there is Lucy Lou’s.

I don’t think I fully realized until this past year just how much this little business — and all of you — mean to me.

You stayed.

Through losing my parents, time away from the shop, schedule changes, difficult days and times when I simply wasn’t myself, you stayed with us. You continued bringing us your dogs. You checked on me. You prayed for me. You gave me grace when I needed it.

I will never forget that.

Lucy Lou’s is doing well, and I’m incredibly thankful to be able to say that. We’re still primarily focused on taking great care of the wonderful clients we already have, but we do occasionally have room for someone new. We especially love welcoming new families who have been referred by one of our existing clients, so please feel free to send someone our way if you think they would be a good fit for us.

I know I’m not completely on the other side of grief. Maybe there really isn’t an “other side.” Maybe you just learn how to carry it differently.

But I’m in a much better place than I was.

I’m working. I’m laughing again. I’m looking forward to things again. I’m growing in my faith. And I’m incredibly grateful for the people God has placed in my life along the way.

So from the bottom of my heart, thank you for sticking with me, and thank you for sticking with Lucy Lou’s.

You have been part of my healing in ways you may never know.

And I’m very glad we’re still here. ❤️🐾

09/05/2026

Here are a few photos of our recent furry friends and more on the way! 🐾

These pups are looking fur-bulous, paw-sitively adorable, and ready to paws for a picture! 🐶✨ We’ve got plenty more fur-iends coming your way, so stay tuned!

08/28/2026

🐾 Here are a few photos of some of our recent furry friends! 🐶

If we missed a photo of your fur baby, we are so sorry! Sometimes a few pictures can slip through the leash..

Just know that each and every pup who walks through our doors is pampered, cared for, and deeply loved. ❤️🐾 We are paws-itively grateful for every one of them!

08/19/2026

Sorry for the late post! But here are a few photos of our recent furry friends! And more to come! 

08/11/2026

Here are a few photos of our recent furry friends! 

08/06/2026

Here are a few photos of our furry friends! And they are pawsitively adorable!

08/03/2026

Sorry for the late post! But here are some photos of our recent furry friends and more to come!