Barbara E. Wilson

She was born in Springfield, February 9, 1957 the daughter of Orville and Margaret Cantrall Wilson. Her father and her grandparents preceded her in death.

Barb worked as a customer service representative for Snyder Insurance Co for many years. She was a member of the “Quarterly Girls” and was of the United Methodist Faith. Barb loved to fish. She was an avid NASCAR fan; Dale Earnhardt Sr. was her favorite driver. She loved spending time with her nieces and nephew. She loved her 2 cats, Poncho and Buddy.

She is survived by her mother, Margaret Wilson, 3 sisters; Carolyn (Herb) Rush of Petersburg, IL, Cheryl (Bill) Bozarth of Pleasant Plains, IL, and Joni (Mike Baietto) Bergschneider of Springfield, also her brother, Kevin Wilson of Pleasant Plains, IL 5 nieces; Kellie and Katie Rush, Chelsie Wilson, Kalie Bozarth, and Peyton Bergschneider, her nephew, Austin Ruzic a great niece, Baylie Boggs, and her aunts, uncles and cousins.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bisch Funeral Home West 2931 S. Koke Mill Rd. where visitation will be from 4-7 pm Wednesday January 11, 2012 and where funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Thursday January 12, 2012 with Rev. Vaughn Beeman officiating. Burial will follow in Old Salem Cemetery, west of Springfield.

Those who wish may direct memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society or the Animal Protective League. Please visit the online “Life Remembered Story” at www.bischfuneralhomewest.com where tributes and condolences may be left for the family.