"Sorry for the loss of this great woman. She was a treasure to us at the Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center. She always had a smile, was upbeat and never complained about anything. She fought the good fight. She will truly be missed. We call her our Rum Chata Queen. This past Christmas she sent Mike on a wild goose chase to buy us all a bottle of Rum Chata. He must have went to three or four stores to get all that was needed and deliver to us. When we reminisce about our patients, you can bet her name will always come up. Mike, you were always there for your mother and I know she was sooo grateful for that."
In loving memory of
Barbara Jean Neff
December 11, 1934 - April 11, 2017
Barbara Jean (Kiefner) Neff passed away Tuesday in Jasper at age 82.
She was born on December 11, 1934 to Vernon and Mabel (McCord) Kiefner. She was a beautiful and caring mother, friend and grandmother. She leaves behind her three children, Michael J. Neff of Washington, Nancy A. Roberts (Milton) of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and Cheryl J. Neff of Springfield, Illinois. Her five grandchildren were the joys of her life; Kasey Neff, Reid Neff, Madison Roberts, Alexa Neff and Morgan Roberts. Barbara is also survived by four nephews, two nieces and their children. She is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, James A. Neff, and eldest daughter, Sandra K. Neff; three sisters, Dorothy Kiefner, Gertrude Kidwell and Louise Franklin; two brothers, George Kiefner and Bud Kiefner. Barbara was an RN and spent her career as a surgical and school nurse. She was a graduate of Methodist Hospital School of Nursing and Barr Township High School (1952). Barbara spent many years supporting the American Red Cross in their blood drives and the Washington Country Club as a member and taught most of Washington how to play golf. She was an avid bowler, reader and loved to knit. Her creations bring fond memories to those who were blessed to receive them. Contributions may be made in Barbara’s memory to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73123, the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Avenue, 5th Floor, Norwalk, CT 06851 or Washington Free Methodist Church, 1155 Troy Road, Washington, IN 47501. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM on Friday at the Free Methodist Church on Troy Road in Washington with Rev. Wayne Neely officiating. Entombment will be in the Sugarland Memory Garden Mausoleum. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Friday at the Free Methodist Church. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.edleemortuary.com
Tributes
"I have know Barbara for 57 years. I married her husbands (Jim) sister, Nona. She was always willing to help in anyway, pleasant constantly, just a nice person."
"My sincere condolences to all of you kids. Your mom was a wonderful person. I will always remember her giving me golf lessons . I always enjoyed her, as she was a competitor . Remember all the good times . Cindy Clements-Noll"