Barbara Joyce (Atkinson) White, 91, of St. James, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025, in St. James, Missouri.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 18, 2025, in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel.
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Barbara Joyce (Atkinson) White, 91, of St. James, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025, in St. James, Missouri.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 18, 2025, in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 18, 2025, in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Burial to follow in the Blackwell Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Wilson Mortuary of Salem, Missouri.
Barbara is survived by daughters: Deb Burnett (Marc) of St. James, MO and Sherry Wilson (Eddie) of Salem, MO; eight grandchildren: Justin Sybert (Cheryl) of St. James, MO, Nikki O’Connell (Matt) of Climax Springs, MO, Kristy Giacomelli of Rolla, MO, Kerri Sybert (BJ) of St. James, MO, Kit Jansen of Jacksonville, FL, Kelly Burnett (Rod Williams) of St. Louis, MO, Tessa Witmer (Sten) of Bozeman, MT, and Darcy Burnett of Rolla, MO; nineteen great-grandchildren: Whitney, Molly, Deacon, Brayden, Paxton, Avery, Reed, Wilson, Carlin, Myla, Davon, Danielle, Nathanielle, Hannah, Henry, Willa, Woody, Ava, and Cady; four great-great-grandchildren: Tide, Briar, Greyson, and Roman; extended family and friends.
Memorial Contributions may be made in memory of Barbara White to the Blackwell Cemetery and left with Wilson Mortuary. Memorial Envelopes will be available.
Condolences may be left online at www.wilsonmortuary.com
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