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Barbara Grace Obituary
Barbara Eaglen Grace
1949 - 2022
CARBONDALE - Barbara Eaglen Grace, 73, of Carbondale, peacefully passed from this life on October 16, 2022, at home, with her husband, Charles, by her side. She is also survived by her daughter Katey, her granddaughter, Gemma Rose, and her stepson Chip.
She was born on July 30, 1949, in Danville and her family lived in Pekin. Her mother, Delores Hack Eaglen, and her father, Robert L. Eaglen predeceased her. Barbara was the oldest of six sisters. Sue Childress, Janet Osterman, Marcie Stuckel, and Amy Eaglen all live in Central Illinois and Terri Leach in Montana.
Barbara attended college at SIU-Carbondale and obtained her B.S. degree and Master's Degree in early childhood education there. She went to work there as an instructor and transitioned into early childhood programs.
After 30 years at SIU-C she retired as Director of the Southern Region Pre-Kindergarten Program, which she developed and which was a collaboration between the university and four southern Illinois Counties' pre-kindergarten programs. There were numerous teachers and staff that were employed, and she loved them all.
A Celebration of Life is the family's desire and will be planned and announced by Meredith Funeral Home of Carbondale. The family greatly appreciates the assistance of Meredith Funeral Home. The Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter is the family choice of donation.
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Edmond, Sylvia, Sylvond and Shae
November 17, 2022
Chuck and Katie,
There are no words to express my heavy heart right now. I loved Ms. Barb so much. She was wonderful to my husband and me. Ms. Barb absolutely loved my daughters, they would come into her office at Southern Regions Early Childhood Programs and play with all her cool things on her shelf and desk and she loved it. Ms. Barb had a heart of gold and my family and I will miss her dearly. Sending all my love and prayers to you Chuck, Katie and Family. Love Ed, Sylvia, Sylvond and Shae
John and Karol Phelps
October 22, 2022
Chuck,
We are thinking of you at this time. We are sorry for your loss.
John and Karol Phelps
Maggie Flanagan
October 20, 2022
Dear Chuck and Family, we send our heart felt condolences to you as we heard of Barb´s passing.
Barb was a gentle woman who displayed that gentleness through her good natured professionalism.
She was a guiding principal in the development of southern Illinois´ early childhood programs that benefit our children today. Her poise and generous nature influenced my own work and life. We were blessed to have her with us.
Maggie Flanagan and Raymond Lenzi.
Raúl & Gail Ayala
October 19, 2022
Chuck dear friend, we are so sorry about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
We know that Barb will be in a special place.
May God bless you and your family.
With our deep condolences,
Raúl and Gail Ayala
Ronald Benton
October 19, 2022
Our prayers for comfort to Chuck & family. We believe she's now at peace in heaven with loved ones.
Ron&Sharon Benton
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