Barbara Ann Lacey's Obituary
Barbara Ann Lacey, age 78, of Casey IL passed away at 8:15 p.m. on Monday, October 23, 2017 at Heartland Nursing Center, Casey, IL. She was born January 10, 1939 in Westfield, IL, the daughter of Rev. Gaylord Green and Ruth Marion Lee Green. On January 20, 1961 she married Dennis Earl Lacey in Casey, IL.Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Dennis Lacey of Casey, IL; daughter, Diane Bolin (Jim) of Casey, IL and their children, Jessica Bolin and Drew Bolin (Maurah) and their son, Jameson Bolin; daughter, Amy Lacey (Mark Shultz) of Fort Worth, TX and her children, Dustin Bohannon (Ashlyn) and Sophia Bohannon; sisters, Wandalee Lang of Ashmore, IL,; Wanita Morrison (Julian) of Roanoke, IL, Joyce Clapp (Everett) of Westfield, IL; Carolyn Tetrick (Jim) of Sandwich, IL; Nina Lu Brown (Kenny) of Casey, IL, Gayle Dowling (David) of Denver, CO and sister in law, Pat Lacey of Olney, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents, infant brother, John Lee Green and brothers in law, Robert Lang and David Lacey.Barbara was a 1956 graduate of Casey High School. She graduated from Eastern Illinois University, where she earned her teaching degree in mathematics. Her teaching career started at Casey High School where she taught history and math. She left teaching to start her family, after her children were born she later went on to teach first and second grade in Jasper County (Grove) schools. She retired after a fulfilling teaching career of 35 years. Barbara was a member of Moriah Church of God and previously was a member of the Toledo First Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School for over 50 years.Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Markwell Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Howard officiating. Burial will follow in the Washington Street Cemetery, Casey, IL. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. prior to the service at Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL.Memorial donations may be made to Moriah Church Children and Youth Programs, PO Box 55, Casey, IL 62420.To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Thursday, October 26, 2017 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N. Central Ave. Casey, Illinois 62420 Funeral Service Thursday, October 26, 2017 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N. Central Ave. Casey, Illinois 62420
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