Barbara Ann Alvis

Barbara Ann Alvis, 67, of Du Quoin, passed away at 2:12 P.M., Monday, July 28, 2003 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.
Barbara worked at the Dietary Department at Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin and as a private care nurse.  She was of the Pentecostal faith.  She was a member of Du Quoin American Legion, Du Quoin VFW Auxiliary, and Senior Citizens of Du Quoin.
She was born June 6, 1936 at Du Quoin, IL, the daughter of Charles Theodore and Mary Lucille (Gilliam) Tilley.
She married James Patton Alvis on June 8, 1954 at Du Quoin and he preceded her in death on September 26, 1993.
She is survived by three sons - James P. Alvis Jr. of Mishawaka, IN, Frankie T. Alvis of Du Quoin, and Jerry W. Alvis of Du Quoin, one daughter - Susan Varner of Du Quoin, two sisters - Frieda Longshore and Debra Zorn, both of Du Quoin, three brothers - John Tilley, Ted Tilley, and Bobby Tilley, all of Du Quoin, eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Funeral services were at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, July 31, 2003 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. C.L. McKinnies and Rev. Dan McKinnies officiating.
Friends called from 5 to 8 P.M., Wednesday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Interment was in the Sunset Memorial Park at Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to the family.
