1926
June
2016
June Barra
June 30, 1926 — November 19, 2016
Roanoke-June I. Barra, 90, of Canton, IL formerly of Roanoke passed away at 10:28 pm on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Sunset Manor Nursing Home in Canton.
She was born on June 30, 1926 in Bradenton, IL a daughter of Walter and Pearl Thompson Wilson.
Surviving are her children, Rita Joan Heagy of Manvel, TX; Walter (Billie) Barra of Canton, IL; Mary Ellen McMahan of Manvel, TX; six grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister Roberta Joanne Smilie; one daughter Priscilla Jean Bowers; and one grandson Peter David O'Rourke.
June owned and operated the Cottage Café in Benson for many years. She was a member of the Roanoke American Legion Auxiliary, Woodford County Democratic Women's Organization, and Order of Eastern Star.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at 11:00 am at Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Walter Barra will officiate. Private family burial will be held at a later date in the Roanoke Township Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.knappjohnsonharris.com.
204 West Husseman Street
Roanoke, IL 61561
204 West Husseman Street
Roanoke, IL 61561
She was born on June 30, 1926 in Bradenton, IL a daughter of Walter and Pearl Thompson Wilson.
Surviving are her children, Rita Joan Heagy of Manvel, TX; Walter (Billie) Barra of Canton, IL; Mary Ellen McMahan of Manvel, TX; six grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister Roberta Joanne Smilie; one daughter Priscilla Jean Bowers; and one grandson Peter David O'Rourke.
June owned and operated the Cottage Café in Benson for many years. She was a member of the Roanoke American Legion Auxiliary, Woodford County Democratic Women's Organization, and Order of Eastern Star.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at 11:00 am at Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Walter Barra will officiate. Private family burial will be held at a later date in the Roanoke Township Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.knappjohnsonharris.com.
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NOV 23. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CST)
Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home204 West Husseman Street
Roanoke, IL 61561
Funeral Services
NOV 23. 11:00 AM (CST)
Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home204 West Husseman Street
Roanoke, IL 61561
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