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Jan 10, 1939 - Oct 23, 2017
It is such a blessing to know you Denny and Barbara Lacey! So glad that the suffering is over for Barb now. Thank you for sharing you lives and I am happy to have gotten to care for Barb during her stay at Heartland. May the good Lord console. Sending love...
Chris Edwards
October 27, 2017 | Casey, IL
Mrs. Lacey was a great 2nd grade teacher. She was always kind. She made learning fun with all of the neat projects we did. Those are the memories I remember most from school. She inspired me to become a teacher.I will never forget her.
JACK
October 25, 2017 | Mattoon, IL
Dennis and family, May all your memories be a source of comfort at this time.May you find consolation knowing that others care.I took care of Barbara on Hutton hall,and she was a sweetheart.All of you were so good to her,and everyone loved her.
Marilyn Osborne
October 25, 2017 | Casey, IL
She was one of my teachers in high school, a brilliant mind and I had high respect for her. I will always remember her that way. I am sorry for your loss but thankful for her to have peace now.
Mary Gard
October 25, 2017 | Casey, IL
We feel your loss and are praying for you and family. This is also a celebration for one of God's children has made it home. Sorry we can't be there.
Stan and Charlotte Green
October 25, 2017 | Olathe, KS
Denny and fsmily so sorry to hear the loss of such a wonderful lady, Barbara was such a great lady who was always so good to my mother now they will be rejoicing agsin in heaven! I have some many good memories of Barbara and your dear family, may God bless you at this time of sorrow! Love you all!
Mary Hutton
October 25, 2017 | Greennup
Denny and Family: I will not be able to make it down for the visitation or funeral. Barbara was a wonderful woman. So loving and caring. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. God is with you and will bless all of you. Loving thoughts to all.
Rose Ruffner
October 25, 2017 | Decatur, IL
So sorry for your loss and thinking of you at this time. May God's love give you comfort.
Danny and Susie Weir
October 24, 2017 | Casey, IL
Such a long hard battle. Even so, good-by can be hard. Sending condolences to Mrs. Lacey's entire family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dianna Hickox
October 24, 2017
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.
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