Barbara Bayless' Obituary
Decatur- Barbara Bayless, 74, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016 in her residence, surrounded by her family.
Barb was born August 4, 1942 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Carl and Alice (Berner) Reich. She married Gerald “Jerry” Bayless in Decatur, IL on August 2, 1964. They shared 31 wonderful years together. Gerald preceded her in death on December 29, 1995. Barb was a loving wife, mother and homemaker. She enjoyed reading, gardening, cooking, playing Sudoku, needlework, and most of all, spending time with family. Barb was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Barb leaves behind sons, Kevin (Angela) Bayless of St. Louis, MO, and Jeff (Amy) Bayless of Savoy; and daughter, Kim (Lyndell) Ernst of Decatur; and “Chubs” the cat.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Cancer Care Center of Decatur, Dr. Kairouz and his staff; DMH Hospice and especially Heather; also to the following care givers for all their compassionate care of both Barb and her family: Susie, Kristin, Dorothy, Pat, Mary, Sarah, Carolyn, Peggy, Denise, and Carla.
Services to celebrate Barb’s life will be 10 AM Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Visitation will be held 5 pm-7 pm on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
The family of Barbara J. Bayless is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. View the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com
Video Tribute for Barbara Bayless: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/RJQL7YBYD2DGF8N7
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