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Barbara Mayhew Obituary
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Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, November 14, 2025 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am to the time of service, Friday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be given to the charity of the donor's choice.
Barbara was born January 18, 1959 in Oblong, the daughter of Ray W. and Anna M. (Clouse) Burk.
Barbara is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth (Daniel) Jessee of Powhatan, VA; son, James of Effingham; mother, Anna of Effingham; brothers, Johnny (Margaret) of Dalton, GA and Jack of Lone Jack, MO; sister, Nancy (Jim) Reed of Springville, UT; many nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.
Barbara was preceded in death by her father and brothers, Justin T. Burk and Joe Dale Burk.
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Upcoming Events
Nov
14
Visitation
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Bauer Funeral Home
1212 West Evergreen Avenue, Effingham, IL 62401
Send FlowersNov
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Funeral service
1:00 p.m.
Bauer Funeral Home
1212 West Evergreen Avenue, Effingham, IL 62401
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Bauer Funeral Home - EffinghamOnly 5 days left for delivery to next service.