Barbara Jane Mitchell

Barbara Jane Mitchell Marion—Barbara Mitchell, 77, of Marion passed away at 12:05 PM on Sunday, June 19, 2011 at her home. According to her wishes, Barbara will be cremated and no services will be held. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois; envelopes are at the Funeral Home or may be sent C/O Blue Funeral Home, P.O. Box 411, Marion, IL, 62959. Barbara was born on April 12, 1934 in Harrisburg to Orval & Lura (Panky) Lucas. She married Edward Brewer Mitchell on February 4, 1951 in Saline County. He preceded her on March 3, 2011; shortly after celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. Surviving are her children, Eddie & Carol Mitchell, Vicki & Wayne Morgan, Dennis & Leann Mitchell, Jerry & Jeri Mitchell all of Marion and Jan & Steve McMichael of Richmond, VA; 20 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; bothers, Jerry Lee & Sandy Lucas of Ewing, MO and Ted & Teresa Lucas of Harrisburg.. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Debra K. McCombs; 2 infant grandsons; 8 sisters and 2 brothers. She was a homemaker, devoting herself to her family. Barbara loved to cook and bake, and spent a great deal of time reading her bible. To view this obituary and sign the register book visit our website: bluefuneralhome.com.