Barbara J. Mansfield

Barbara J. Mansfield, age 89, formerly of Decatur, died on Friday, January 24, 2025 in Mt. Sterling, IL. She was born on June 11, 1935 in Decatur the daughter of Carl and Vonceil (Boyd) Banfield.
Barbara worked for the Decatur Public School System for over 37 years. She was a member of Life Foursquare Church in Decatur throughout her lifetime, an avid reader, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends, including her sisters, her six nieces and nephews and their families, the Banfield and Boyd cousins, her two children, four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and her church family.
Barbara is survived by:
CHILDREN: Darryl Mansfield and his wife Amy of Newnan, GA and Malissa Mullen and her husband Robert of Middleburg, FL.
GRANDCHILDREN: Samuel Mansfield, Justin Mullen and his wife Ashley, Caleb Mullen and his wife Marissa and Greg Mullen
Sister Janet Rhodes and her husband Barry and
Brother-in-law: Richard Simonton.
3 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Carol Simonton.
Cremation rites have been accorded. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.