Barbara Hansel Obituary
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She worked as an inspector at Best Lock for many years. Barbara was a woman of deep faith who loved the Lord with all her heart. She cherished her family and found her greatest joy in time spent surrounded by them. In her free time, Barbara enjoyed traveling and reading, pursuits that reflected her curiosity and love of life.
She will be greatly missed by her host of loving family including her sons, Jack "Butch" (wife, Jacqueline) Hansel of Teague, Texas, Dennis "Joe" Hansel of Riverview, Florida, and Darrell "Jeff" (wife, Debi) Hansel of St. Joseph, Michigan; daughters, Rebecca "Becky" (husband, Rick) Worley of Mooresville and Donna "Jeannie" (husband, Bob) Gill of Poland; sister, Elizabeth Record; 21 grandchildren; 66 great grandchildren; and 36 great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Mary Hillman; son, Roland "Spunky" Hansel; daughters, Vicki Anderson and Jackie Wade; and 12 siblings.
Family and friends are invited to visit on Wednesday, October 29th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory. Barbara's Life Celebration® Service will be on Thursday, October 30th at 1:00 pm at the funeral home with an hour of visitation prior. Burial will follow in Zions Hill Cemetery in Martinsville.
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Visitation:
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Carlisle - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory
39 East High Street
Mooresville, IN 46158
Visitation:
Thursday, October 30, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Carlisle - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory
39 East High Street
Mooresville, IN 46158
Funeral Service:
Thursday, October 30, 2025
1:00 pm
Carlisle - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory
39 East High Street
Mooresville, IN 46158
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Bill Rushton
October 28, 2025
Barbara was a dear friend and co worker from the old Best Lock days Loved her sense of humor She could always cheer me up no matter what Good bye dear friend. Hope to see you on the other side
Bill Rushton
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