Barbara S. Witham-Dyer, 60, of Mechanicsburg, died at 3:46 pm, Sunday, August 25, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born May 10, 1953 in Pasadena, CA, to Velma and Edith Ashton Witham.
She is survived by her son Christopher (Fiancé Julie McGeath) Orrick of Mechanicsburg; three grandchildren; one brother, Gary (Peggy) Luster of Springfield and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in her death by her parents and one sister Beverly (Russell) Bryant.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Auburn. She was a member of AFCME. She enjoyed camping and spending time with her grandkids and her dogs.
Barbara was a resident of Springfield area most of her life. She worked as an office assistant for the State of Illinois Department of Insurance.
Visitation: 4-6 pm, Thursday, August 29, 2013 at Staab Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 6 pm, Thursday, August 29, 2013 at Staab Funeral Home with Pastor Richard Harre officiating.
Staab Funeral Home - Springfield
Staab Funeral Home - Springfield
Springfield
1109 South Fifth Street
Springfield, IL 62703
Sherman
2626 East Andrew Road
Sherman, IL 62684
suzann rhodes posted on 8/29/13
Gone but never forgotten my dear friend. Have been missing that smile and true concern about people here at DOI. Thank you for being a true friend and a part of my life. Barb would always go that extra step to see & talk to you with true heartfelt concern & caring. DOI has lost a very valuable person & employee.