Lorilee Murriel Barber

Lorilee Murriel Barber, age 77 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at the Stockhoff Nursing Center in Fredericktown, Missouri. She was born on May 25, 1944 in St. louis, Missouri, a daughter of Walter and Lorna Jean (Gideon) Bowers. On March 15, 1965 in Waterloo, Illinois she was united in marriage to Byron James Barber, he preceded her in death on October 14, 2009. In addition to her husband and parents she is preceded by one brother – Thomas Bowers and significant other – Bobby Cox. She is survived by three sons – James Lee Barber and his significant other Carla of Perryville, Missouri, Thomas Ray Barber of Fredericktown and Shannon Paul Barber and wife Shiloh of Marble Hill, Missouri; three daughters – Victoria Lynn Nast and husband Steve of Belleville, Illinois, Kelly Jean Graham and significant other Terry Duffell of Marquand, Missouri and Penny Marie O'Brien and husband Vince of Junction City, Missouri; stepdaughters – Rebecca Cox and Cheryl Myers both of Collinsville, Illinois; brother – Larry Bowers – St. Louis, Missouri; sisters- Janet Allen of Paducah, Kentucky, Marilyn Whitesell of Bowling Green, Missouri and Kathleen Bowers of Cahokia, Illinois; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Lorilee and her husband were owner/operators of JB Salvage in Fredericktown; she enjoyed crocheting, cooking, singing and caring for her family. She was a member of the New Salem Baptist Church in Marble Hill. Visitation will be from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Wilson Funeral Home in Fredericktown. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, June 4, 2021 also at Wilson Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Poole officiating. Interment was at the St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery in Fredericktown. Condolences may be posted on this website.