Peoria – Barbara Ann Fierce, 87, of Snyder Village in Metamora, formerly of Peoria, passed away at 10:09 a.m. Monday, April 13, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Peoria on March 25, 1933 to Walter E. and Elsie (Hackman) Brodbeck. Barbara married Edward D. Fierce on April 22, 1956 in Peoria. He preceded her in death on February 3, 2012 in Peoria.
Surviving are her two children, Douglas E. (Danita) Fierce of Beaumont, TX and Katie A. (Keith) Seibel of Peoria; five grandchildren, Nicole (Jacob Beck) Fierce Beck, Hannah Fierce, W Brody Fierce, Lacelynn C. Seibel, and Ethan M. (Laura) Seibel. She was also preceded in death by her parents; and an infant son.
Barbara worked as an administrative assistant for United Facilities in East Peoria for 10 years. She previously had worked as a secretary for Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C. in Peoria. She was a former member of the South Side Mission Auxiliary Board, Young Life of Central Illinois, American Red Cross – Central Illinois Chapter Disaster Team. Barbara was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church in Peoria for over 70 years where she was a member of the choir, a former director for VBS, and a former Nursery Coordinator.
Barbara’s graveside service will be private at Parkview Cemetery in Peoria. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the South Side Mission, Young Life of Central Illinois or Snyder Village in Metamora.
Online condolences may be made to Barbara’s family at www.davison-fulton.com.
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