Barbara A. Stevens, 88, of Loogootee, Indiana passed away peacefully at her home the evening of December 9th, 2024.
Born November 15, 1936 in Loogootee, Indiana she was the beloved daughter of the late Philip and Helen (Nalin) Bradley.
Barbara shared a beautiful marriage of 68 years with her husband, Clarence Duane Stevens, whom she married on May 26, 1956. Together, they built a loving family, including their children Mark (Sherry) Stevens, Patti (Rocky) Byrd, Mike Stevens (Carol Butts Carwile), and Pam Davis. Barbara was also a cherished grandmother to Laura, Jeremiah, Justin, Jarredd, Ashlee, Robert, Audrey, Sean, and Meshelle; great-grandchildren, Shana, Ashlyn, Kendra, Max, Christian, Hannah, Khloe, J.J., J.T., Cooper, Trysten, Tynslie, Amerya, and Athyena; great-great-grandchildren, Malcom and Braxton.
Her faith was a cornerstone of her life, and she was a devoted member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Barbara served as a Eucharistic minister and was a dedicated member of the church choir. Her commitment to her faith extended to her involvement with the Daughters of Isabella.
Barbara will be remembered for her love of family, her passion for sewing, reading, and cooking, and her unwavering devotion to her faith and community. Her home was a welcoming place for visitors and friends alike. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Barbara’s life was filled with love for her family, and she found joy in sewing, reading, and cooking. Her home was a welcoming place for visitors and friends alike.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Philip and Helen (Nalin) Bradley; her brothers, Jerry (Wanda) Bradley and Jim (Mary Jo) Bradley; daughter-in-law, Marcella Stevens.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Very Rev. J. Kenneth Walker at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 13th, 2024 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Loogootee. Following the service, Barbara will be laid to rest at St. John Catholic Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to pay their respects during the visitation from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at the church. Condolences may be made online at www.blakefuneralhomes.com
Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee, Indiana is honored to serve the family of Barbara Stevens
