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Patricia Ann Barr, 89, of Highland, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Countryside Manor in Aviston, IL.
She was born on November 6, 1932, in Pocahontas, IL, to John and Mildred (nee Gillespie) Potts. On December 29, 1950, she married Joseph “Red” Barr at Edgemont Bible Church in East St. Louis, IL.
From 1970 to 1974, Pat and her husband founded Pat and Joe’s Family Inn in Highland. Today it is known as the 9th Street Café. From 1974 to 1978, she lived with her husband and five children in St. Petersburg, FL, where she worked as a nurse’s aide. She and her children moved back to Highland after the death of her husband in 1978. Pat loved to cook, especially for her family. She made the best fried chicken, mashed potatoes, mostaccioli, macaroni and cheese, and mexican pizza. Pat had a great love for children, being the most loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was fantastic and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mildred Potts; her husband, Joseph “Red” Barr; children, Michelle Barr and Terry Barr; daughter-in-law, Jan Aleman; son-in-law, David Volz; great-granddaughter, Ava Junk; sisters, Eula Mae Potts and Dorothy Rick; brother-in-law, Frank Rick.
Patricia is survived by her children, John (Barbara) Barr, Debra “Deb” Volz, Brenda Hediger, Lisa (Cecil) Smith, Joseph (Claudia) Barr Jr., Sam (Millie) Aleman; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren with two on the way; brother-in-law, Patrick (Lana) Barr; sister-in-law, Elisabeth Barr; nephew, Frank (Debbie) Rick; niece, Kathy (Steve) Teipe.
Memorial donations may be made to Heartland Hospice.
All services will be private.
Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.
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