Barbara M. Herlong, 79, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away July 7, 2014. She was born February 16, 1935, in Warren, Rhode Island. On July 5, 1959, she married William P. Herlong who preceded her in death in 2001. They were married for 42 years. Barbara was a loving wife and mother. She was an avid reader, active in her church, and was proud to have travelled to all seven continents. There will be a memorial service held at 11:00 am, Friday, July 11, 2014, at Community United Methodist Church. Barbara is survived by her daughters: Joy Boan (husband, Kelly) of Overland Park, Kansas, and Jill McCallie (husband, Jay) of Fulton, Missouri; sister: Margaret Moody of Texas; grandchildren: Bradley, Kyle and David Boan, all of Kansas. Memorial donations are appreciated to Community United Methodist Church, or to Columbia Second Chance Animal Shelter.