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Barbara J. KnowlesPassing: May 24, 2013

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Thursday, May 30th @ 1:00 p.m.

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Wednesday, May 29th @ 4:00-8:00 pm

Thursday, May 30th @ 12:00 -1:00 pm

Cemetery:

Mitchell Cemetery

Thrusday, May 30th

MITCHELL – Barbara J. Knowles, 79, passed away at 11:02 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2013, at Mitchell Manor Living and Rehabilitation Center.

Born November 15, 1933, in Mitchell, she was the daughter of Dale “Red” and Velma M. (Bixler) Lanier. She married William F. Knowles February 25, 1951.

Barbara was a homemaker and a member of Tulip Street Christian Church and the Lawrence County Art Association.

Surviving: husband, William F. Knowles, Mitchell
 sons, Kim Knowles, Mitchell
 Steve Knowles, Scottsburg
 Jeff Knowles, Mitchell
 grandchildren, Sam Knowles, Jamie Knowles, Bryce Knowles,
Cory Knowles, and Kameron Swank
 5 great grandchildren
 sister, Mary Sue Thompson, Columbus, Indiana

Her parents preceded her in death.

Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 30, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

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7 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Betty (McCart) Barlow | Carmel, In
    Date: May 29, 2013
    Barbara was a great friend and we shared many memories. Making own paper dolls!!! She tried to teach me to harmonize but I didn't have a clue. Special person in my memories.
  2. Guest: Janice and Bill Hamilton
    Date: May 28, 2013
    Kim, Shane called us with the sad news about your Mom. So sorry.
  3. Guest: Kay Eckensberger Blevins | Plainfield, IN46168
    Date: May 28, 2013
    Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Barbara was one of our favorite classmates in Mitchell High School ~ so sweet.. Kay and Jack Blevins
  4. Guest: Roberta ( Thompson ) Powell | Kempton, Indiana46049
    Date: May 27, 2013
    I am Mary Sue Thompson's step-daughter. So sorry for your loss. I will always remember when I came down once with Mary Sue to visit Barbara and when I came in the front door her christmas tree fall on me. We got such a big kick out of that. Barbara was such a nice lady. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
  5. Guest: Karin May Dobson | Mitchell, In.47446
    Date: May 26, 2013
    Bill and family, So sorry for your loss. She will be missed by so many.
  6. Guest: Keith Eckensberger | CameronParkCA95682
    Date: May 26, 2013
    So sorry for your loss. We were classmates at Mitchell High School. 1948 to 1952. She was a very nice person. Always smiling. Keith
  7. Guest: Richard & Jackie Bullard | 2670LehmanRd, Cincinnati, Oh45204
    Date: May 25, 2013
    Sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. She was a favorite cousin of Richards. May she finally find peace.

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