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Barbara J. Thomas

February 5, 1926 — June 6, 2009

Barbara J. Barb Thomas
Barbara J. Barb Thomas, 83, a lifelong resident of Rockford, died on June 6, 2009. Barb was born February 5, 1926 in Rockford, the daughter of William L. and Margaret C. (Compton) Johns. Barb married Willard W. Bill Thomas on May 29, 1946 at Court Street United Methodist Church in Rockford. Barb graduated from West High School in 1944. She worked as a school bus driver with School Bus Service for 15 years and as a driver for Pilot Car Service for 30 years until her retirement in 1999. Barb was a charter member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, she enjoyed making hand-made wicker baskets, leaded glass, needle point, and watercolor painting. Barb is survived by her husband, Willard W. Bill daughter, Kathryn Kathy Packard; son, John C. (Mariann) Thomas; grandchildren, Christine (Curt) Didier, Marc Packard, Joshua (Tiana) Thomas, Wade (Devon) Thomas, Adam Thomas, Steven Thomas, Jessica Thomas and Jenny Thomas; great-grandchildren, Caitlin Didier, Nicholas Didier, Pierce Thomas, Kylee Thomas, Kelci Thomas, Seanna Hedrick, Reese Thomas, and Macy Thomas; brother Edward (Violet) Johns and many nieces and nephews. Barb was predeceased by her parents and her son-in-law, Harold Packard. Memorial services for Barb will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church with Dr. George E. David officiating. Burial will be private. Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 4055 N. Rockton Ave., Rockford, IL 61103 or Wesley Willows Good Samaritan Fund, 4141 N. Rockton Ave., Rockford, IL 61103. Family and friends may extend online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfuneralhome.com.
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