Barbara J. Fife, 72, of Rinard, IL, passed away Sept. 4, 2005, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.

She was born Nov. 23, 1932 in Olney, the daughter of Herman Phillip and Opal Berry Marks. She married Clyde Fife on June 4, 1955 in Las Cruces, N. M.

She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and teacher, having taught for 23 years in the East Richland School System.

In 1958 she received her Masters Degree in Education from Eastern Illinois University. She was affiliated with Blue Point Free Will Baptist Church in Cisne.

Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Susan Danielson; and a grandson, Brendan Danielson.

She was preceded by her parents and two sisters.

A private memorial service was held at Bankston Fork Cemetery in Harrisburg with Hosselton Funeral Home in cisne in charge.

Nobody loved live more than Bobbie and her smiles will forever be with us.

Published Hometown Journal (IL)