Barbara Ann Gregg Waverly, Illinois Obituary

Barb Gregg

Barbara Ann (Dell) Gregg, age 68, of Waverly, Il. and formerly of Pittsfield, Il. died on Friday April 29, 2022, after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born March 19, 1954, in Pittsfield, IL to her parents, Orville H. and Leta (Belford) Dell. She graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1972 and began working for GTE in 1975 with her cousin, Helen “Peg” McComber. While employed at GTE Barb met her husband, Leonard Gregg, who survives her. Barb and Leonard were married on April 30, 1977. After the birth of their daughter Kristina, Barb became a stay-at-home mom for over 12 years caring for many children who have remained close friends. Barb returned to work in 1995 at Elliot State Bank in Jacksonville. She enjoyed knitting for her family and friends, tending to her bird feeders, watching the St. Louis Cardinals, and visiting her friends and grandchildren. Barb was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Ronald Dell, beloved cousin, Peg McComber, and friend, MaryBeth Mitchell. Barb is survived by her husband, Leonard, her daughter, Kristina (Christopher) Austin and their children Levi and Ethan of Topeka, KS, her son Kyle (Emily) Gregg of St. Joseph, IL, their son, Chase, her brother Tom (Sue) Dell of Pittsfield, IL, and her sister Janet (Jamie) Epperson of Frankford, MO. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday (May 4, 2022) at Neece-Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Waverly, Il. Burial will be in Waverly East Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to the Waverly Volunteer Fire Dept./Rescue Squad or the Illinois Concerns of Police Survivors (ILCOPS) and sent to Neece-Airsman-Hires Funeral Home, 349 E. Tanner, Waverly, Il. 62692. Condolences may be sent to the family online www.airsman-hires.com.
March 19, 1954 - April 29, 202203/19/195404/29/2022
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Airsman-Hires Funeral Home
May 3, 2022
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Keith Points
May 5, 2022
So sorry to hear of your wife's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the faimily.
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Danielle (Mitchell) Schneider
May 3, 2022
A absolute wonderful woman. My deepest condolences. I love you guys!!

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May 2, 2022
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Frances Boardman
May 2, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss, Leonard. I thank you so much for the lovely Christmas tree you made of balsam wood that you gave me so many years ago when I visited you & my other cousins after my husband died. I wish you God's peace & His blessings to support you at thi... Continue Reading
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Nancy A Brewer
May 2, 2022
Heartfelt thoughts and condolences for the Gregg family. May the loving memories of her you forever hold in your heart. She was a good neighbor and will be missed.
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May 1, 2022
Thinking of you and your family in this time of need. Sincerely, Jerry, Greg, Haley, Matt, Rathen, and Jose. (Rantoul PD midnights)
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Warren Winston
May 1, 2022
Very sorry to learn of the passing of Barb. Her brother Ron and I were good friend. My sympathy also to her brother Tom Dell.
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Hobrock Christine D.
April 30, 2022
Our deepest sympathy to the Gregg family. Thoughts & prayers to all of you. Joe & Chris Hobrock
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