Barbara Lima Obituary
Barbara Joan (Wilkinson) Lima, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025, in Neenah, Wisconsin. She enjoyed sewing and reading.
Born in Los Angeles, California on February 24,1947 to the late Robert M. Wilkinson and Marjorie M. (Philp) Wilkinson. Barbara was married to Michael B. Lima, who preceded her in death.
Barbara is survived by her children: Michele (Ken Morrissey) Lima, Sarah (Jeff) White, and Nichole (Dustin) Samonek; her grandchildren: Callia (Patrick Milani) Emory, Michael (Viki) Emory, Jacquelyn White, Aiden Samonek, and Ava Samonek; great-grandchild Kennedy Milani; and her sister Noreen (Jim) Hodapp, brother Robert (Sheila) Wilkinson, Jr, and sister-in-law Darlene (Graham) Slack.
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