Barbara Frances Damery, 92 of Taylorville, passed away at 6:40a.m. on Monday, February 28, 2022 at Taylorville Memorial Hospital. She was born on June 25, 1929 in Taylorville, the daughter of Patrick and Helena (Klassen) Galbraith. She married Kenneth Damery on June 27, 1964 in Alton and he preceded her in death on December 31, 2013. Before staying home to raise her children, she worked at the GE factory in Decatur. Barb was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Midland United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the CD of A and volunteered at St. Vincent Memorial Hospital. Family was very important to Barb. She enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and marathon shopping trips with her best friend, Joyce Cox. She also enjoyed occasional trips to gamble. She was known by her family for her driving skills and flying up and down the Langleyville Road. Barb never passed up an opportunity to get out of the house, especially for a meal with her family. Whether it was onions or hasbrown, she would always take a little extra, and never passed up a chance for dessert.

She is survived by her daughters: Barbara Watson, Debbie Prince (Bill), and Mona Ahrendt all of Taylorville and son: Jon Damery of Plano; grandchildren: Bill Wilkinson (Laura), Kenna Bertoldo (Brian), Jeremy Ahrendt (Colleen), Dee Ann Wright, Becky Wicker (Zach Smith), Jonni Damery, Jay Damery, Chance Damery (Destiny Gill), and Sophie Damery; and great grandchildren: Brady Wilkinson (Breanne), Bailey Wilkinson, Taylor Ahrendt, Kayden Ahrendt, Jett Damery, Delaney Bertoldo, Brian Bertoldo, and Kayden Damery. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; infant children: Roberta Jeannene and Kenny D.; sisters: Marie “Reedee” Ballion and Particia Moss (Bernard) and son-in-law: Ed Ahrendt.

The family will host a celebration of life at 4:00p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at the Midland United Methodist Church in Kincaid. A visitation will take place one hour prior to the service, and a meal will follow. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Oak Hill Cemetery in Taylorville. McClure Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Taylorville is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories of Barb, or condolences to the family, may be shared online at www.mcclurefuneralhome.com.