Barbara A. Stephens, 80, Otwell

Barbara A. Stephens, 80, of Otwell, passed away at 12:33 p.m. on Sunday, April 29, 2018, at University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Ky.

Barbara was born in Keensburg, Ill., on September 30, 1937, to Leo and Ferris (Gray) Richardson. She married Raymond Stephens on March 31, 1956, in Keensburg Methodist Church in Keensburg, Ill. He preceded her in death on September 25, 1992.

Barbara worked at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper for 25 years, and then for Dr. Norris’ Surgical Pavilion for 16 years. She was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church in Jasper. She enjoyed serving in her church and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by three daughters, Terri (Ed) Frost of Loogootee, Lynette Stephens of Otwell and Cindy Hochgesang of Jasper; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Joan Beck-Strum of Carmi, Ill.; one sister-in-law, Evelyn Richardson of Princeton; several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death besides her husband, is one brother, Wayne Richardson and one nephew, Eddie Wayne Richardson.

Funeral services for Barbara A. Stephens will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 3, 2018, at Shiloh United Methodist Church in Jasper, with burial to follow in Otwell Cemetery, in Otwell, Indiana.

A visitation will be held from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper, Indiana.

Memorial contributions may be made to Shiloh United Methodist Church.

Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.