1920
2012
Lois G. Barbour, of Terre Haute, passed away peacefully on the evening of Sunday, July 29, 2012 at Royal Oaks, where she was a resident since 1999 at the age of 92.
Lois was born on June 15, 1920, the daughter of the late Park and Edith (Conner) Jones. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Lester Barbour on January 8, 1938 in Vigo County. He preceded her in death on March 6, 1994 after over 55 years of loving marriage.
Lois will forever be remembered as a kind hearted, quiet and gentle spirited lady. Her sweetness and love of her grandkids will not soon be forgotten, along with her wonderful sense of humor.
She leaves to cherish her memory her six grandchildren, Debbie Harris and husband Dale of Terre Haute, Bill Phillips and wife Linda of Arizona, Linda Farr and husband Brett of Rockville, Mick Harney of Indianapolis, David Price and wife Lisa of Brazil and Larry Barbour and wife Holly of Terre Haute. Lois was the loving great grandmother of 10 and great great grandmother of 10. She also leaves behind two nephews, one niece, two great nephews and one great niece.
In addition to her parents and her husband, Lois was welcomed home to heaven by her son, Larry Barbour; daughter, Marlene (Harney) Goff and sister, Betty Hamilton.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. until Lois' Funeral Ceremony at 2:00 p.m. at the Roselawn Funeral Home in Terre Haute. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.roselawnfuneralhome.net
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August 1, 2012
Marie Harney
I am sorry to hear about Grandma Barbours death. She was always a very sweet lady and I will always have fond memories of her. Now she can be with her husband and children. Rest in peace Grandma.
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