Barbara H. Niles

Barbara H. Niles obituary, Mount Vernon, IL

Barbara H. Niles

Barbara Niles Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hughey Funeral Home on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Barbara H. Niles, 81, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 8:30 pm September 3, 2025 at her residence. She was born December 17, 1943 in Springfield, Missouri to the late Dr. William W. and Thelma (Gardner) Henderson. Barbara married William W. Niles III on September 10, 1966 in Niagara Falls, New York. He preceded her in death on November 27, 2017.
Barbara is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Dawn Niles; son, William W. "Billy" Niles IV; brother, Douglas J. Henderson; grandchildren, Kendall Niles Peretz, Zachary Niles Peretz, Kennadi Niles and Bella Niles; niece, Susan; nephew, Steven; and sister-in-law, Marlene.
In addition to her parents and husband, Barbara was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, John S. Niles.
Barbara will be cremated and no public services will be held.
Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.
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