Barbra Dunbar

 

Barbra Jane Dunbar passed away on September 20, 2023 in Oquawka, Illinois.

Barbra is survived by her mother, Pamela Dunbar, Oquawka, IL; a brother, Patrick (Marissa Keistler) Dunbar, Peoria, Illinois; two adopted sisters, Sonya (Shannon) Smithson, Chillicothe, IL and Deborah (Wesley) Talley, Monmouth, IL; one daughter, Caleigh Martz and one son, Bentlee Talley; an adopted daughter, Adison Rowland and many other bonus children. Also,  one nephew, Brendan Dunbar, Peoria and a niece, Katie (Cameron) Velasquez, Monmouth; one adopted nephew, Isaac Talley; two aunts, Cris Dunbar, Cameron, IL, Lisa McDorman, Cameron, IL; a cousin Marshall McDorman, Chicago; one great niece, Everly and great nephew, Ezra;  and many, many great aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Howard and Patricia Dunbar.

Barbra loved her children first of all. Furthermore, she loved fishing, hunting and crafting. Additionally, she enjoyed the Knox County Scenic Drive every year for the last 34 years; going to Demo Derbys and watching the Dallas Cowboys and the St. Louis Cardinals games. Win or lose she was their biggest fan. She also loved animals of all kinds, and always wanted a big farm with a lot of animals.

Barbra loved country music, old country and new country. Garth brooks was her favorite however, she also loved to listen to Johnny Cash and Lorretta Lynn. Her favorite Jonny Cash Song was: “One Piece at a Time” and her favorite Lorretta Lynn song was “Your Looking at Country”. Her favorite Movies were the “Fast and Furious”, “Nightmare before Christmas,” "Twister" and “Beetle Juice”.

Barbra graduated from United High School, Monmouth, IL, the class of 2005. She worked as a receiving clerk for Farm King in Monmouth, IL and then, worked for Country Market in Monmouth, IL.

She never met a person she didn’t like and always had a kind word and a smile for everyone.

Memorials Services will be held at the Cameron Christian Church on Saturday, Sept. 30th 2023 at 2:00 P.M. Inurnment will be at Silent Home Cemetery. In-Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either, Cris Dunbar, Pamela Dunbar or Lisa McDorman for her funeral expenses. On-line condolences and/or expressions of sympathy may be sent through www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com