Barbara Jean Price

Barbara Jean Price, age 85, of Biggsville, Illinois passed away at 10:32 am on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at her residence. She was born on July 21, 1930 in Gladstone, IL, the daughter of Harold and Fern (Beebe) James. She was reared and educated in the Gladstone Schools and graduated from Gladstone High School. On February 16, 1952, Barbara married Donn F. Price in Burlington, Iowa and he preceded her in death on July 2, 1994. Barbara first worked at Midwest Biscuit in Burlington, IA. She then worked for the District #115 School District for 40 years. She is a member of the Gladstone Methodist Church. She was a member and was very active in the Gladstone VFW. Barbara was a judge for many local parades. She enjoyed golfing and traveling with her husband Donn. In recent years, she enjoyed being with her many close friends. She was a member of the local Red Hatters group. Barbara is survived by one daughter, Rebecca (Donald) Scott of Gladstone, IL, one son, Bradley W. (Carol) Price of Ft. Meyers, FL, granddaughter Paige (Scott) Pace, grandson Brandon (Jessica) Price, three great-grandchildren; Pierce Pace, Sloan Pace, and Archer Price, two brothers; Ronald James and Ray James, and two sisters; Shirley Wood and Vicki Holford. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents and one sister Marilyn Olson. Visitation 9:30-11:00 am prior to the service at the funeral home. Funeral Service A funeral service is planned for 11:00 am on Monday, December 7, 2015 at Turnbull Funeral Home in Oquawka. Interment will be at the Biggsville Cemetery. A memorial fund is being established and will be named at a later date.