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Barbara Jean Stewart Atkins, 75, of Litchfield , passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Hillsboro Area Hospital. She was born in St. Louis, MO February 6, 1947, a daughter of William and Elsie (Milligan) Stubblefield. She and Edward Stewart were married on March 15, 1980 in St. Louis, MO. He preceded her in death on April 15, 2007. Mrs. Stewart Atkins was employed by Wal Mart Stores, Inc. in St. Louis and Litchfield as a cashier and stock clerk. She was an excellent cook, and enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family.
Mrs. Stewart Atkins is survived by:
A son, Ed (Susan) Stewart, Jr. of Litchfield
A daughter, Jennifer (John) Atkins of Litchfield
A brother, Kenny Stubblefield of House Springs, MO
5 grandchildren, Marcus Lassiter, Matthew Lassiter, David Atkins, Elise Stewart, and Andrew Stewart
2 great-grandchildren Dannielle and Weston Lassiter
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Stewart Atkins was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, William “Bry” Stubblefield; and a sister, Mary DeClue.
Funeral services for Mrs. Stewart Atkins will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield. Rev. Jon Magnuson of Beacon Church will officiate. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Litchfield. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
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