Agnes Marie Barber's Obituary
Agnes Marie Barber, 87, of Decatur, died on Wednesday, April 23, 2003 in Lincoln Manor Nursing Home.
Services celebrating her life will be 11 A.M. Monday, April 28, 2003 in J. J. Moran & Sons Funeral Home, visitation will be one hour before services. Burial will be in Illini Cemetery, Warrensburg. Memorials to Second Church of God.
Agnes was born in Gideon, MO. On September 12, 1915 the daughter of John William and Lillian Bell Humes Rutledge. She was a homemaker; a member of the Second Church of God, and Wabash Fellowship Club; originator of Soy City Breakers and C.B. club in 1975, volunteer for the Red Cross, Salvation Army, and an avid Chicago Cub Fan. Agnes was married for nearly 57 years to John Edward Barber, Sr. before he died on February 6, 1988.
Surviving are her daughters: Joan Don Pierson of Homosassa, FL.; Elaine "Kay" Stark of Springfield; sons: John Beverly Barber Jr. of Decatur; Donald Lee Kay Barber of Homosassa, FL.; Richard Judy Barber of Decatur; Ray Gloria Barber of Orlando, FL.; sister, Dorothy Ellrick of Decatur; grandchildren: Vicki John Gulick, Mike Lisa Barber, Cathy Scott Page, Traci Mike Anderson, Todd Kelly Barber, Tony Linda Barber, Craig Kelly Barber, Brad Catherine Barber, Jennifer fiance' Todd Hess Barber, Donna Jo Walt Marlow, Shaun Stark, Steve Amber Stark, 24 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and friends.
Her parents, husband, 3 brothers and 2 sisters preceded her in death.
She loved most in life the time spent with children and grandchildren all of whom will miss her greatly.
The family would like to thank the staff at Lincoln Manor for making her past few months here on earth enjoyable.
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