Golden Thomas Forrester, 85, of Henderson, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026, at Newburgh Healthcare Center in Newburgh, Indiana.

She was born April 23, 1941, in Morganfield, Kentucky, to the late William A. "Bill" and Dorothy V. Thomas.  Golden was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, where she served as a Eucharistic Miniter and served on the Bereavement Committee.  She was a retired registered nurse having worked at Redbanks Nursing Home and for numerous Henderson physicians.  Golden was an enthusiastic Kentucky Wildcats fan and loved having her nails and toes polished.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Jeffery Allen Forrester; and two brothers, Norman V. Thomas and Billy Ray Thomas.

Survivors include her daughter, Julie Ann Wolfe of Henderson, Kentucky; her grandson, Mason Wolfe and his fiancé, Quinn Incardona, of Lexington, Kentucky; her granddaughter, Megan Wolfe of Henderson, Kentucky; her brother, George Robert Thomas and his wife, Carolyn, of Brandon, Florida; her sister-in-law, Mary Jane Thomas of Henderson, Kentucky; and nieces and nephews.

Services will be at noon Friday, July 10, 2026, at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church.  Father Larry McBride will officiate.  Burial will be in St. Louis Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time Friday at the church.

Contributions may be made to Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church.

Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.rudyrowland.com.