Barbara Luella Johns' Obituary
Barbara Luella Johns, 80, of Mattoon, IL formerly of Casey, IL passed away at 9:26 a.m. on Monday, December 21, 2009 at her residence. She was born January 22, 1929 in Veyvey Park, IL, the daughter of James Harold Johns and Frieda Elnora Daughhetee Johns. Barbara is survived by her dedicated caregiver of many years, Joy Briggs of Mattoon, IL; cousins, Jane Bowman and husband Felson and Mary Harlan and husband Ben, all of Greenwood, IN; James W. Johns and wife Joyce and Katherine LaBeau and husband, Bob, all of Blooming Prairie, MN; Lelia Allentharp and Donna Johns of Casey, IL; and Neil and Herbert Johns, both of Iowa. Her parents and brother, J.W. Johns preceded her in death. Funeral services for Barbara will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at the Markwell Funeral Home, Casey, IL with Rev. Dan Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Ruffner Cemetery in rural Cumberland County, IL. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service at the Funeral Home. Memorial tributes may be sent to the family at www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Wednesday, December 23, 2009 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 Service Wednesday, December 23, 2009 11:00 AM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420
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