Barbara L. McElhenny, 77, of Lewistown, joined her loving husband in heaven at 5:54 p.m. on Friday March 1, 2019 at William Penn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born June 29, 1941 in Toledo, OH, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Betty (Parish) Wise. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughters, Annie Bowman and Trisha Chandler.
Barbara will be remembered and missed by her loving children, Debbie Dobson and husband Les of Calif., Terry Chandler and wife Judy of Tyrone, Jody Metz and husband David of McVeytown, Jeff Chandler and wife Chantel of Reedsville, Steve McElhenny and wife Wendy, Mark McElhenny and wife Yvonne, Chris McElhenny, Penny Dollins and husband Douglas, and Pam Fiedler and husband Rowland all of Calif., siblings, Nancy Strong, and Russell Wise, Jr. both from Calif. And numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Barbara was a woman who loved her morning coffee and enjoyed playing Bingo. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and The Vietnam Veterans Association.
A funeral service in loving memory of Barbara will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday March 6, 2019 at The Barr Funeral Home Inc. and Crematory, 120 Logan Street, Lewistown with Pastor Chad Howard officiating. There will be a viewing held at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until time of service.
Interment will take place in Juniata Memorial Park.
Online condolences can be offered to the family at www.barrfh.com