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Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday, October 5, 2018 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 10 a.m. until time of service Friday
Interment: Elmwood Cemetery
Barbara May Block, age 81, of Flora, Illinois, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, October 2, 2018, in Pensacola, Florida.
Barbara was born May 20, 1937 in Flora, the daughter of Orvel and Valentine (Durand) Peavler.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Jack Block; 2 sons: Randy (Susan) Block of Flora and their 3 daughters: Jennie Block, Jackie (Justin) Akers, and Jenny Mines, and Jeff (Jessica) Block of Pensacola, Florida and their children: Elizabeth Block and Nicholas Baggett; and 2 great-grandchildren: Jay and Kali of Carbondale. She was preceded in death by one infant brother: Orvel Francis
Barbara was an avid traveler and camper. Barbara and Jack have spent the last 16 years snow birding and enjoying life in Gulf Shores, Alabama, where they have met many great friends. Barbara had a love for flowers and an even greater love for dogs. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Flora, Illinois, and Bayside Baptist Church in Lillian, Alabama. Barbara will be dearly missed by her friends and family.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, October 5, 2018, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. The family suggests in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Covenant Hospice or CCARS (Clay County Animal Rescue & Shelter) and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a memory or condolence visit www.frankandbright.com.
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So sorry for your loss. I remember Mrs Barbara from when I lived and worked in the Flora area in the late 1990's. Sweet lady.
We are so sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do for you, please don't hesitate to ask. God's peace be with you.
Randy,Susan and family I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. She was a sweet lady. God be with you.
Sorry for your family's loss
Many happy memories of our times together at Anchors Aweigh and all our meals together. Going to miss you sweet Barb, especially when I go to Bon Worth’s. RIP, no more pain. Fly high, we’ll keep an eye on Jack. Prayers for all the family, you are part of ours too
Condolences to the family for your loss of Barbara Block.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
So sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers to the family
Sorry for your loss. Her camping friends will miss her.
Barbara will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends. Love and hugs to you all at this difficult time.
I am so sorry for your loss. We have spent many years as neighbors in Foley, AL, in Anchors Aweigh campground. Thanks for the memories.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
My deepest sympathy to the family at this very difficult time. May you find comfort in God’s word the Bible at Revelation 21:3,4
My sincere sympathies to Jack and the family. I went thru high school with Barb and some of the grades also. A very nice lady.
Barbara was such a good neighbor. Jack Jeff, Randy and Susan and all the family. I am so very sorry for your loss. Hold the memories close in your hearts.
Jack, we are sorry for your lost.
JACK & FAMILY WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF BARBARA.
So sorry for your loss! Our hearts go out to you! Such a sweet lady & a good friend to mom & dad! She will be missed!
Barbara was a sweet sweet woman and everyone in the church had grown to love her. She will be greatly missed.
Sorry for your loss, thinking of you and your family.
We are praying for Gods comforting love surround youall!
Dear Barbara May Block Family, Sorry for you family's loss you are all in our prayers at this time. From Ann & Bonnie Waggoner and family
At a time like this, words cannot convey the hurt our hearts feel. Our consolation is that God now has her in his hands. He does give us the legacy of our memories--so precious.
So sorry for your loss.
Deepest condolences to the Block family and friends for the loss of your loved one Barbara. Very soon Jesus Christ will resurrect the loved ones we have lost in death back to life Acts 24:15; John 5:28,29, right here on a brand new Paradise Earth no more sickness pain or death Life Without End Revelation 21: 1-5.
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and Cremation Services
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