Barbara A. Peacock, age 77, of Marion passed away on Monday, October 5, 2015, at 3:17 AM in the Kobacker House, Columbus. She was born on April 18, 1938 in Marion, Ohio to the late Burton A. and Margaret (Danner) Riley. Barb married James K. Peacock on May 6, 1960 in Marion and he preceded her in death on June 26, 2011 in Marion. She was a 1960 graduate of Harding High School, past President of Seamates Auxillary of the Marion Power Squadron, member of Elks Lodge 889, and the Eastern Star. Barbara was employed as a graphic artist and typist for the Marion Star for over 24 years before her retirement. The lifelong Marion resident is survived by three daughters; LuAnn (Tim) Butler of Marion, OH., Jamie (Joe DaGrava) Peacock of Senecaville, OH., & Rebecca (Willie) Peacock-Creagh of Columbus, OH., two brothers; Bruce (Anne) Riley of Wauseon, OH, & Burton Riley of Akron, OH., two sisters; Beverly (Tom) Cholley of Westerville, OH. & Belinda (Tony) Spasoff of Florida, two sister-in-laws; Pam Wood of Florida & Marla (Tom) Boblenz of Marblehead, OH., eight grandchildren; Trevor, Zion, Noah, Michael, Adam, Tiffany, Seth, & Bodean, ten great grandchildren; James, Mason, Trinity, Hunter, Braxtyn, Cadyn, Riley, McKennan, Grayson, & Lauralai, one step granddaughter; Amy, and numerous nieces & nephews. Barbara was preceded in death by a grandson; Travis, a step grandson; Timothy Jr., and two brothers; Gene Arthur & Byron Riley. Friends may call at the Boyd-Born Funeral Home on Thursday, October 8, 2015, from 4:00 - 8:00 PM. The funeral service will be in the funeral home on Friday at 1:00 PM with burial to follow in the Marion Cemetery. Contributions in Barb's name may be made to the Kobacker House. Online condolences may be sent to:www.boydbornfuneralhome.com
Visitation
OCT 8. 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Boyd-Born Funeral Home
122 West Columbia Street
Marion, OH, 43302
Service
OCT 9. 1:00 PM
Boyd-Born Funeral Home
122 West Columbia Street
Marion, OH, 43302
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