Phyllis Jane Barnfield – Benton, IL

Phyllis Jane Barnfield, 85, of Benton, IL passed away on Thursday morning, January 20, 2022.

Phyllis was born in West Frankfort, IL on June 21, 1936, the daughter of Jesse Lee & Maggie (Whitlow) Wallace.

She married Bill Barnfield on July 9, 1955, and he survives.

Mrs. Barnfield was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church. She worked for 20 plus years at Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Department. Her family and her faith were the most important things in her life. Even though Mr. & Mrs. Barnfield may have had only one year of schooling beyond high school, they knew an education would provide one with limitless opportunities. Mrs. Barnfield was proud that all of her children graduated college and as of now, the five oldest grandchildren have done the same.

Mrs. Barnfield is survived by her:

Husband: Bill Barnfield of Benton

4 Children:

Deidre Rea & husband Richard of Dunlap, TN

Dr. Terry Barnfield & wife Glynis of Salem, IL

Clydette Barnfield of Benton, IL

Dr. Marda Voss & husband Travis of Weldon Spring, MO

7 Grandchildren:
Jesse Rea & wife Caroline

Dr. Libby Ownby & husband Kirby

Dr. Rayla Bolton & husband Captain Aaron Bolton

Ford Barnfield

Jennings Barnfield & wife McKenna

Eva Voss

Elise Voss

4 Great-Grandchildren:
Jacob & Emily Claire Rea
Ethan & Kaden Ownby
Mrs. Barnfield was preceded in death by her Parents and 2 Sisters-Billie Vanhorn & Weymouth Clark.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Monday January 24th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be after 10:00 A.M. on Monday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the Immanuel Baptist Church Building Fund.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com