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Barbara Lynne King

February 22, 1953 - November 9, 2019

Age 66, of Braidwood, IL passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, November 9, 2019 at her home. Born February 22, 1953 in Braidwood, to the late Robert J. and Dorothy Rosemarie (nee Gallas) Earley. Barbara retired from the Reed-Custer High School, working as a secretary for over twenty-five years. She was a current member and lector of the Immaculate Conception Church in Braidwood and formerly served on the CCW and volunteered with bible school. When her daughters were younger she greatly enjoyed helping with their Girls Scouts. She also enjoyed gardening, taking care of her family, and most of all loved spending time with her grand-daughter, Isla. Surviving are two daughters, Michele Ryan of Manhattan, IL and Melissa King of Greenfield, MA; one grand-daughter, Isla Ryan; four brothers, Patrick (Susan) Earley of Elmhurst, IL, Michael (Marilyn) Earley of San Jose, CA, Chris (Sheree) Earley of Braidwood, and Robert (Cathy) Earley of Goshen, IN; four sisters, Sandra (the late Carl) Bauter of Braidwood, Pamela (George) Chambers of OK, Gloria “Sue” Kelleher of Braidwood, and Sheila (Aaron) Schneider of Hoffman Estates; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Dennis Ward King (11/21/2018), whom she married July 15, 1972 in Braidwood; and one brother, James Earley. Visitation will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory, Braidwood, Thursday, November 14, 2019 from 4-8 p.m. Funeral services will be from the R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory, Friday, November 15, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. to the Immaculate Conception Church in Braidwood for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Braidwood. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her name may be directed to the Immaculate Conception Church. For more information and to sign her online guestbook please log on to www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com or find us on Facebook at R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory.

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Age 66, of Braidwood, IL passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, November 9, 2019 at her home. Born February 22, 1953 in Braidwood, to the late Robert J. and Dorothy Rosemarie (nee Gallas) Earley. Barbara retired from the Reed-Custer High School,... View Obituary & Service Information

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