Barbara L. Harsy's Obituary
Barbara L. Harsy, age 91, of DuQuoin, IL, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 3:30 a.m. in DuQuoin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, DuQuoin, IL. Barbara was born February 7, 1925 in DuQuoin, IL a daughter to Robert and Ruth (Toler) Thorpe. She was of the protestant faith and had worked in housekeeping and as a nurse's assistant. Barbara loved taking long walks; talking to people and helping others. Survivors include one son, Jack (Linda) Wild of DuQuoin, IL; one daughter, Marsha Stanhouse of DuQuoin, IL; four grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; and two brothers, Darrell (Wanda) Thorpe of DuQuoin, IL and Marshall Thorpe of Chatham, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Charles Thorpe and Robert Thorpe and two sisters, Pearl Danbury and Mary Dodson. Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Gary Darnell officiating. Interment will be in Old DuQuoin Cemetery, DuQuoin, IL. Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to Old DuQuoin Cemetery, DuQuoin, IL.
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