Barbara Lee Pettit

Barbara Lee Pettit, born on June 9, 1934, passed away on December 30, 2025, at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Eugene Pettit. Loving mother of the late Patrick, the late Michael, Robert (Denise), Edward (Laura), the late Dennis, Barbaragene (Frank), and John (Jessica) Pettit.

Proud grandmother of Jessica, Malissa, the late Garrett, Crystal (David), the late Nicole, Jessica, Jeremy, Julianne, Jason, and Jemma. Favored great grandma of Taylor, Seth, Kylie, Caprice, Bella, Andria, Jasmine, Grace, Zoe, and Laith.

Dear sister of the late Bob, the late Marie and the late Charlie. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews, friends and cousin of many, and missed by all. Every person Barb met was welcomed as a new friend and she was excited to share her cherished collections. Barb enjoyed new games, cards, puzzles and was a passionate fan of all sports.

Visitation for Barbara will be on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, from 4:00 PM. to 8:00 PM., at Ridge Funeral Home, 6620 West Archer Ave, Chicago, IL, 60638. Visitation on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, from 9:00 AM. to 9:30 AM., with prayer service starting at 9:30 AM., at Ridge Funeral Home, 6620 West Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM., at St. Daniel the Prophet Church, 6612 West 54th Street, Chicago, IL 60638. Committal service at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleums, 87th Street & S. Hamlin Ave, Evergreen Park, IL 60805. For information call 773-586-7900 or visit www.ridgefh.com.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ridgefh.com for the Pettit Family.