Barbara L. Barnett, 93, died Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield.
A memorial service will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Christ United Methodist Church in White Hall, with a visitation prior starting at 11 a.m.
Mrs. Barnett was born Mar. 24, 1932, in Jacksonville, the daughter of Helen Suter and Elmer Lewis. She married Curtis Eugene Barnett on July 13, 1957 and he preceded her in death on Dec. 23, 1999.
Mrs. Barnett graduated from Winchester High School. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in White Hall and a charter member of the Roodhouse/White Hall Jr. Women’s Club. She was a bookkeeper for Gene Barnett Plumbing, Heating and Air as well as helped her husband while he was the caretaker at the Roodhouse reservoir for many years.
Mrs. Barnett enjoyed volunteering at the North Greene Food Pantry. She was a member of several bridge clubs for over 50 years. Most of all, she was a loving mother and grandmother.
Mrs. Barnett is survived by daughters, Gina (Kris) Graham and Lesa Jackson, both of White Hall; grandchildren, Jennifer (Jason) Lenczycki of Witt, Amanda (Chris) Flatt, Lindsey (Josh) Lawson, Matt (Megan) Graham, Sydney (Gannon) Danenberger, Benjamin Jackson and Danielle (Seth Clark) Jackson; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and brother, James Decker of North Aurora.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one brother, two sisters and her son-in-law, Kelly Jackson.
Memorials may be left to the North Greene Food Pantry. Daws Family Funeral Home in Winchester is assisting the family. Condolences may be left online at www.mackeydaws.com.
