Barbara L. Hoshaw

Barbara L. Hoshaw obituary, Lafayette, IN

Barbara L. Hoshaw

Barbara Hoshaw Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc. – Lafayette Chapel on Jul. 2, 2025.
Barbara L. Hoshaw, 94, of Lafayette, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, at St. Mary Health Care in Lafayette. She was born October 28, 1930, in Piatt, IL, to the late Raymond and Addie (King) McCraw.
She was married to William Billingsley and he preceded her in death in 1991. Barbara later marreid Glen Robert "Bob" Hoshaw and he preceded her in death in 2017.
Surviving is her son Jeff Billingsley, stepdaughter Regina Hoshaw, both of Lafayette, 12 grandchildren including Riley Needham, Whitney Billingsley, Cole Billingsley, and several great grandchildren.
Barbara was preceded in death by her sons Mike, Randy and Alan Billingsley, siblings Ray Dean, George and Juanita.
Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the time of the service at 11:00 am on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd.

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