Ms. Barbaree Garry
April 26, 1937 - May 23, 2017
Ms. Barbaree Garry, 80, of Peoria passed at 6:15 am on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Heddington Oaks Nursing Home. Barbaree was born on April 26, 1937 in York, AL. Barbaree retired from Caterpillar in 1994 after 30 years of service. She was a member of Local Union 974. Barbaree earned her Associates Degree at Illinois Central College in East Peoria, IL. She was an active member of the Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ where she served as an usher. She loved playing bingo and crafts at the Nursing Home. She had a green thumb and loved growing plants in her home. Barbaree is survived by her son, Jimmie (Alicia) Garry and her daughter, Yolanda Garry-Saylor both of Peoria; 11 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends who loved her. She is preceded in death by her parents, 2 sons, Larry Garry, Richard Garry and one brother, Benny Bryant. Funeral service will be at 12 noon on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Simons Mortuary Chapel with a visitation beginning at 11 am. Elder Will Maxison of Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ will officiate. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com.
Ms. Barbaree Garry, 80, of Peoria passed at 6:15 am on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Heddington Oaks Nursing Home. Barbaree was born on April 26, 1937 in York, AL. Barbaree retired from Caterpillar in 1994 after 30 years of service. She was... View Obituary & Service Information