Nancy A. Barbee, nee Walker, 74, of Stow, OH, formerly of Collinsville, IL, born August 14, 1946 in Toledo, OH, passed away on Tuesday March 9, 2021 in Stow, OH. Mrs. Barbee retired from SIU-C working in admissions and records.  She was also a tax preparer and had been an organist for several area churches but most recently at Friedens United Church of Christ in Marissa, IL.  Nancy was a member of AGO – American Guild of Organists – St. Louis Chapter and the editor of their monthly Opus Magazine. She was also a member of Friedens United Church of Christ in Marissa IL.

Mrs. Barbee was preceded in death by her parents; Gordon Howard and Mary Belle (McNealy) Walker, husband Jim Ringler who passed away on June 28, 2002 and by husband David Barbee, whom she married on June 10, 2003 and who passed away on November 5, 2018. She was also preceded in death by her brother; James Walker.

Nancy is survived by her daughter; Carrie (Chuck) Hauber of New Franklin, OH.

Memorials in Mrs. Barbee’s honor may be made to Friedens United Church of Christ in Marissa, IL.

Visitation: Friends may join the family from 9 – 11 a.m. on Saturday March 20, 2021 at Friedens United Church of Christ in Marissa, IL. Per CDC guidelines, face masks must be worn at all times while in the building.

Funeral: Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday March 20, 2021 at Friedens United Church of Christ in Marissa, IL with Rev. Brett Palmer officiating. Interment will follow at Marissa TWP Cemetery in Marissa, IL

Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL is in charge of arrangements.

1. Rene G Zajner says:

   03/17/2021 at 11:46 am

   Nancy was a wonderful, kind and very special person. A true reflection of God. She was very attentive and diligent with details on the American Guild of Organists, Saint Louis, Chapter Newsletter (“The Opus”) and we worked together on many aspects of its publication. I will remember many happy times spent in her company at organist events and concerts.

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2. Kathleen Bolduan says:

   03/17/2021 at 10:18 am

   So sorry to hear of Nancy’s passing. My sympathy to her family and friends.

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3. Jeff White, AGO St. Louis Chapter Member says:

   03/17/2021 at 9:12 am

   It was an honor to know Nancy. She substituted for me on the organ at my church at least once, and I knew her during my time on the AGO STL Chapter board. She always had a sparkle in her eye and gentle humor, and a story to tell! My sincere condolences to the family.

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4. Carol says:

   03/16/2021 at 6:13 am

   Nancy was a good friend from school. She will always be remembered.
   We had good times, even camping and boating with our families.

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