Barbara Bonnarens (NEE Riley) of Warrenton, passed away peacefully in her home on January 19, surrounded by her family. She was born June 24, 1936.
Barb was proceeded in death by her parents, Edward and Mary, Riley, husband, John, brother’s Joe and Bill Riley, Sister’s Marilyn Potter, and Mary Fitzgerald. She is survived by four children, Craig (Carol), Barb (Frank) Yocum, Juli (Ed) Pilla, Kristie (Jonathan) Raasch, along with 3 grandchildren, Heather(Eric) Nanney, Evan & Nolan Raasch.
Barb‘s greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends and cooking for them. She also found happiness in the beauty of her many gardens. Barb and John enjoyed traveling to Branson and attending as many shows as they could fit in. They also loved the Florida coastline and all the cities they stopped at along the way. attending Cardinal games and watching them on TV was a must.
Barb held many jobs in her lifetime, but her best one was as OUR MOM. You will be greatly missed.
Memorials may be made to Saint Jude children’s research Hospital.
