Barbara Ann Burrus

To alll of Barbara's family, I would like to offer my thoughts and prayers.   Although I have lost touch with many of you, I will always remember how happy Barbara always seemed to me.  Like many, she overcame obstacles and managed to still offer a smile or a kind thing to say.

We shared a number of days and weeks together over the years.  John and I always enjoyed our time when Barbara came to St. Louis on her way to Kansas City or just to visit us.

We appreciated how welcome she always made us feel when we came for Thanksgiving and or Christmas to Decatur. 

Love to alll of you.

Joan Yarbrough

In my line of work, I meet a lot of people, and often, they pass through my life for just a very brief time.  As soon as I met Barb, I liked her very much.  She met me at my office door every morning and we always had a chat...sometimes for quite awhile, other days for just a few minutes.  Most days she was cheerful, but on those days she was troubled, I was glad that I could be there to help her out, and after a little trail and error, I discovered that a cup  of coffee could work wonders!  We would talk about many things, but  what I remember most about her, and the thing we talked about the most was her family.  I know she loved you all dearly, particularly the great grandkids.  She always told me when someone had been there to visit the day before, and she always had a smile on her face when she talked about you, and when one of the little ones had been able to visit, she would just beam when talking about them.  I want you all to know how very sorry I am for your loss, and you will be in my prayers Monday as you say goodbye.  I'm glad Barb and I crossed paths in this life, because as much as I hope I was able to help her when she needed it, she was able to help me as well.