BENTON -- Barbara J. Wyant, 81, passed away at 9:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, in Helia Healthcare of Benton.
She was born Oct. 11, 1935, to William "Willie" and Ida Mae (Poynor) Heifner in Macedonia. She married John J. Wyant, and he preceded her in death.
Barbara was self-employed as a babysitter and caretaker.
She was a member of Plaster Grove Church in Thompsonville.
Barbara was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was known to take care of children she had claimed to be her own. She would always make time to spend with her family and friends. Anyone who left her home hungry, it was that person's own fault.
Survivors include her children, Jack Wyant and wife Jackie of Akin, Ron Wyant of Dale, Carla Dare and husband Jeff of Freeman Spur and Beverly Wyant and Susie Minton of Herrin; brother, Jim Heifner and wife Patty of Akin; sister, Darlene Roberts and husband John of Dale; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Martin and Ida Mae Heifner; husband, John J. Wyant; three brothers, John Heifner, Carlton Heifner and Charles Heifner; and two grandchildren, Jeffery Conner and Tommy Sullivan.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, in Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., in Benton with the Rev. Willie Huffine officiating. Burial will follow in Brady Cemetery in Akin. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at www.patefh.com.
