2019
Barbara Jo Dillon, 81, of Flora, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, November 8, 2019 at Milner Healthcare in Rossville. Barb was born to the late Ralph and Maxine Collings Brown on January 3, 1938 in Burnettsville, Indiana. On August 3, 1956 she married Dale “Buck” Dillon and he preceded her in 1972. Barb was very active in the Flora community. If a grandchild had a ball game, she was there in her Cougar Blue rooting for a victory. She was active in the Carroll County Extension Homemakers, Silver Ball Club, sang in the Carroll County Chorus, attended Deer Creek Presbyterian Church and bible study and at one time she was treasurer of the Flora Little League. She was a graduate of Logansport High School in 1956. Not only was she a mother and homemaker she provided for her family working at Essex in Flora and Logansport in Quality Control, retiring in 1991. After retirement she worked in the Material Department with Walmart in Logansport.
Barb was the proud mother of three daughters: Beth Ann (Bill) Wahl of Kokomo, Tamara Jo Bishop of Frankfort and Laurie (Steve) Bauer of Jeffersonville. Two sons: David Dillon of Parma, OH and Bill (Angie) Dillon of Bringhurst. Eleven grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by a brother: Robert Brown and two sisters: Ernestine Spence and Shirley Mooey. She is also survived by in laws: Myra Brown, Wayne Dillon, Gene Dillon, Linda Trapp, Janice McCarty and Tom Dillon. Barb’s life was about her family and supporting Carroll High School sports.
Barb’s family invite friends to visit Tuesday, November 12, 2019 from 12 noon till the time of her Celebration of Life at 2:00 PM at Wheeler Family Funeral Home-Baker Chapel, 204 South Center Street, Flora, IN 46929. Officiating will be Pastor Kevin Marsh. She will be laid to rest next to her husband at Hopewell Cemetery, Deer Creek. Family ask that all donations be given to the Carroll County Extension Homemakers Scholarship Fund, envelopes will be available at the funeral home. For online condolences visit Wheeler Family Funeral Home Facebook Page.
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Jim Enoch
November 9, 2019 10:37 am ·Barb was like a second Mother to me. She was a pillar to our community. She showed the true spirit of what this community should strive for. Barb loved her family and loved to watch the Cougars play ball. She had every stat for them all. It was always a joy to see her and Maxine come into a ball game wearing their “Cougar” blue. She will be missed by many and I will never forget the role she played in my life, while growing up with Bill. My heart goes out to this whole community and the family. God speed Barb! You were one of a kind!
Vicki Gamel
November 9, 2019 11:44 am ·I’m so sorry to hear of Ms. Barb’s passing. Happy for her, but sad for those who will be missing her presence. I thought the world of her, loved seeing her at sporting events and our little chats at the games. I always had the idea she was spunky and independent and that’s why I liked her so much. Thinking of you all and praying in this difficult time.
Suzanne Bell
November 9, 2019 1:00 pm ·I am so sorry to hear of Barbs passing. The memories I have of her from my youngers years were you would see her wearing cougar blue at sporting events. She was a big cougar fan. There was one time a friend of mine and myself were shopping. She noticed that we were looking at the make up, she reminded the two of us,”beauty comes from within.” My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. She will be missed. God bless and comfort her children.
Maxine Shanks
November 9, 2019 4:11 pm ·I hurt so for all of you kids. I missed Barb so much when I moved to Ohio. She was such a good mother and friend. Last night I dreamed she was busy making Christmas presents for all of you! She fought the good fight and now she rests with Jesus. God bless all of you. I will be there on Tuesday. Maxine
Holford Family
November 9, 2019 9:18 pm ·Barb you will be missed deeply. Your love for your grandchildren was amazing. Bill, Angie we are so very sorry for your loss. She is a wonderful lady.
Evelyn DeLano
November 10, 2019 4:41 pm ·It has been my pleasure to get to know Barb through our Bible Study at Faith Church of Christ on Tuesday morning. She has been a part of this group for many years and all I can say is “she was a lady” loved her dearly. RIP
Centran Logistics
November 10, 2019 6:05 pm ·Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Jade Jackson
November 10, 2019 8:32 pm ·Barb will be missed by so many. Everyone she cane in contact with loved her so much! Carroll Girls Basketball sends their condolences. We will miss seeing her at almost every game no matter what the weather was! Rest easy Barb, we love you❤️
Rammy Kaur
November 11, 2019 8:20 am ·I am so sorry for your loss. R.I.P Barb.
Stephanie Ault (KWE)
November 11, 2019 8:43 am ·So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.
Kathleen Arnette (KWE)
November 11, 2019 10:51 am ·I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time.
Ronald Sliman
November 11, 2019 1:18 pm ·My deepest sympathy for the the entire family.
Dale and Meg Burnworth
November 12, 2019 4:10 pm ·Such a beautiful, caring, strong woman, she will be missed by all who knew her.
Rest easy, Barb, we love you.
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