Barbara Louise Earle

Barbara Louise Earle obituary, Evansville, IN

Barbara Louise Earle

Barbara Earle Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Browning Funeral Home - Evansville on Dec. 12, 2025.
Barbara Louise (Venson) Jenkins Earle, 73, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital.
Barbara was born in Evansville, Indiana on December 20, 1951 to the late father, Arthur Venson and mother Ollie Louise (Stuteville) Morrison. She and her late husband, William Earle, owned Parkview Sales Mobile Homes. Barbara was a former member of McCutchanville Methodist Church. She received her masters degree in business. Barbara cherished her time she spent with her family and cousins, attending family reunions, and family outings with her children. She also enjoyed vacations and at family barbecues.
Barbara is survived by her daughter, Felicia Earle of Evansville, IN; sons, David Jenkins of Evansville, IN, Eric Jenkins (Melissa) of KY, Jonathon Earle (Theresa) of Evansville, IN, and Wallace William "Billy" Earle Jr. (Ashley) of Evansville, IN; brothers, Mark Venson (Helen) of Virginia City, NV and Rory Venson (Donna) of Jacksonville, FL; sister-in-law, Carol Venson of Boonville, IN; grandchildren, James, Alex, Austin, Lilly, Sophia, Tryeshawn, Melanie, Journey, Zachary, Zach, Breanna, Jamie, Laura, and Matthew; great-grandchildren, Zachary, Breyden, Jayden, Debra, Archer, Miles, and Zachary; and other grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Wallace William "Bill" Earle; parents, Arthur and Louise (Venson) Morrison; and step-father, Gordon Morrison; brothers, Steven Venson, Aruthur Venson, and Jefffery Venson; and daughters, Judith Earle Johnson and Virginia "Ginny" Earle.
A celebration of Barbara's life will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Browning Funeral Home, 738 Diamond Ave., Evansville, IN 47711 with Pastor Clara Debose officiating. For those unable to attend, you may live stream Barbara's service by going to www.browningfuneral.com. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Friends may visit from 10:00 am until service time on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Browning Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Young and Established Community Center, 1308 Vann Ave., Evansville, IN 47714.
Condolences may be made online at www.browningfuneral.com.
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