Barbara Lou (Williams) Lemon

Barbara Lou Lemon, 86, of Litchfield, passed away at 5:47 p.m. Saturday, December 28, 2024 surrounded by family. She was born August 27, 1938, in Litchfield, IL, a daughter of Harold Russell and Gladys Fern (Davis) Williams. She was a graduate of Hillsboro High School and spent her career as an adjudicator with the Illinois Office of Employment Security, retiring in 2002.

Barb and John Paul Lemon were married November 20, 1958, in Corning, Arkansas. He preceded her in death May 3, 2003. She was an unparalleled mother and devoted wife who’s love, wisdom, and resilience built not only a thriving farm but a family rooted in love. She cherished every minute spent with her children and grandchildren. Barb was an avid reader, an amazing cook, enjoyed dancing, and loved playing cards and games with those she loved. She was an unwavering source of love, strength, and support for her friends and family whether it be from the bleachers or over a warm cup of coffee.

Barb is survived by:

2 sons, Clayt (Jonita) Lemon of Butler and Clint (Arrietta) Lemon of Litchfield

2 daughters, Kim (Henrik) Laursen of Miami, FL and Tracy (Kevin) Niemann of Litchfield

3 brothers, David (Georgia) Williams and James (Rita) Williams, both of Butler, IL and Mark (Debby) Williams of Irving, IL

2 sisters, Lynn Titsworth of Murphysboro, IL and Rhonda Morgan of Mounds, OK

8 grandchildren, Courtney Fritchley, Caleb (Caitlin) Niemann, Elizabeth (Ethan) Carlock, Kirk Laursen, Carson Lemon, Morgan Lemon, Mason Lemon, and Samantha (Jared) Smith

3 great grandchildren, Berkley Smith, Daphne Fritchley, and Benjamin Fritchley.

Barb was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, infant son William Lee Lemon, and her siblings Albert Williams, John “Jake” Williams, Verna Porter, Alma Grantham, Sandra Carroll and Kathy Williams.

Funeral services for Barb Lemon will be held Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Union Avenue Christian Church in Litchfield. Burial will be in Cedar Ridge Cemetery in Honey Bend. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. Saturday until the time of service at the church. The family requests memorials be made to Hearts United in Litchfield, or the Litchfield Food Pantry.

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