Barbara J. Allensworth age 83 of Sunset Home formerly of 1616 North 703 Rd. Ln. Liberty, IL died on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 1:17 a.m. in the home. Barbara was born April 15, 1927 in Beverly, IL a daughter of Johnnie and Bessie (Bean) Mixer.

She married Reuben Ray Allensworth on December 22, 1943 in Palmyra, MO. He preceded her in death on November 19, 1999. Barbara was a line operator for 20 years at the former Motorola in Quincy. She was also a homemaker.

Barbara enjoyed reading, gardening and birdwatching. She and her husband had a farm, and Barbara could often be found helping him fix tractors, cars and remodel their home. Barbara dearly loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her 3 daughters, Barbara Koch and her husband Donald of West Point, IA
Betty Timpe and husband Warren of Donnellson, IA and Connie Mitchell of Quincy, IL
A daughter-in-law Debbie Allensworth of Payson, IL;
8 Grandchildren, Crystal Timpe; Jonathan and Jennifer Koch; Derek Allensworth and his wife Nicole; Jared Allensworth and his wife Lindsay; Tray Allensworth and his wife Pam; Kesha Allensworth and Danielle Mitchell; three great-grandchildren Kenadee, Jace and Lakin Allensworth and another great-grandbaby to be born in July.
A sister, Wanda Searle of Canada;

In laws, Kennard Allensworth and his wife Sandy of Liberty; June Bugg of Alton, IL; Darlene Brown and husband Dis of Marblehead, IL; and Gene Tournear of Quincy.
Nieces and nephews also survive.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a brother Kitchell Mixer; a sister Rose Ann Maris; a son, Jerry Wayne Allensworth and a grandaughter, Sonya Faye Mitchell.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 14, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home with the Rev. Timothy White officiating.
Visitation will be Friday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Interment will be in Quincy Memorial Park.
Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimers Association. www.dukerandhaugh.com