Obituary for Barbara L. Malone
Mrs. Barbara L. Malone, 89, of Quincy, Illinois, passed away at 6:32 a.m. Friday, May 31, 2019, at Sunset Home in Quincy, Illinois.
She was born September 22, 1929, in Barry, Illinois, to Frank & Lucille (Bixby) Martin.
She married Melvin I. Malone on March 8, 1945, in Palmyra, Missouri. He preceded her in death on March 8, 1995.
She is survived by 3 sons, Bud, wife Barb, Malone of Kinderhook, Illinois, Jerry Malone of the State of Georgia, and Michael, wife Brenda, Malone of Barry, Illinois, 2 daughters, Janet, husband Dale, Stockton, of Kenai, Alaska, and Diane, husband Randy, Stump, of Kenai, Alaska, 1 son-in-law Larry Thomas of Palmyra, Missouri, 15 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, 29 great great grandchildren, and 1 brother Bill Martin of Quincy, Illinois.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 1 daughter Elaine Thomas, 3 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and 1 sister Betty Reeder.
Barbara worked at the Barry Glove Factory, then for Motorola in Quincy and later as a care giver.
She enjoyed reading, fishing, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was active in the Bethel Assembly of God Church.
Visitation will be from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 6, 2019, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 7, 2019, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry.
Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry.
Memorials are suggested to the Diabetes Foundation or the American Heart Association.
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She was born September 22, 1929, in Barry, Illinois, to Frank & Lucille (Bixby) Martin.
She married Melvin I. Malone on March 8, 1945, in Palmyra, Missouri. He preceded her in death on March 8, 1995.
She is survived by 3 sons, Bud, wife Barb, Malone of Kinderhook, Illinois, Jerry Malone of the State of Georgia, and Michael, wife Brenda, Malone of Barry, Illinois, 2 daughters, Janet, husband Dale, Stockton, of Kenai, Alaska, and Diane, husband Randy, Stump, of Kenai, Alaska, 1 son-in-law Larry Thomas of Palmyra, Missouri, 15 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, 29 great great grandchildren, and 1 brother Bill Martin of Quincy, Illinois.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 1 daughter Elaine Thomas, 3 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and 1 sister Betty Reeder.
Barbara worked at the Barry Glove Factory, then for Motorola in Quincy and later as a care giver.
She enjoyed reading, fishing, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was active in the Bethel Assembly of God Church.
Visitation will be from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 6, 2019, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 7, 2019, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry.
Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry.
Memorials are suggested to the Diabetes Foundation or the American Heart Association.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Thursday
6
Jun
5:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Kirgan Funeral Home
940 Greene Street
Barry, IL 62312
Service
Friday
7
Jun
11:00 AM
Kirgan Funeral Home
940 Greene Street
Barry, IL 62312
Cemetery Details
Location
Park Lawn Cemetery
Main St.
Barry, IL 62312
Memorial Contribution
Diabetes Foundation
American Heart Association
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