Barbara Jean Atchley
November 21, 1942 - December 6, 2021
Barbara Jean Atchley, 79, of Vandalia, IL passed away at 1:28 AM, Monday, December 06, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. A Private Family Graveside Service and Interment will be held at Farmer’s Cemetery, Shobonier with Rev. Doug Wodtka officiating. Memorials may be made to Boys Town- an organization that helps heal families, save children, and strengthen the community. If you’d like to make a donation in memory of Barb, please send them to 14100 Crawford Street, Boys Town, NE 68010. Online condolences can be expressed at www.hohltandfilefh.com Barbara Jean Schmitt was born on November 21, 1942, in Vandalia, IL, the daughter of Fred and Marge (Cunningham) Schmitt Sr. She was happily married to James Henry Atchley until his passing on April 04, 1977. Barb had various jobs throughout the years, but she was most recently employed by Owen’s Brockway where she was a line attendant. Barb enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking, sewing, crafting, and most of all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was a devout Christian. Mrs. Atchley is survived by her sons, Todd Atchley of FL, Eric Atchley and wife Kristen, Sean Atchley, and Michael Atchley, all of Vandalia; brother, David Schmitt and wife Lynn of Vandalia; sisters, Kathy and husband Kenny Bogart, Debby Woolsey, and Jane Hawk, all of Vandalia; and grandchildren, Dawson Atchley of NV, Malorie Moore of KS, Bryson Atchley of FL, and Taylor Atchley of FL. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, Fred Schmitt Jr. and Terry Schmitt; sisters, Karen Bolyard and Linda England.
Barbara Jean Atchley, 79, of Vandalia, IL passed away at 1:28 AM, Monday, December 06, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. A Private Family Graveside Service and Interment will be held at Farmer’s Cemetery, Shobonier with Rev.... View Obituary & Service Information