Barbara is survived by her children, Steve Fanning of Fishers, John (Dana) Fanning of Fort Wayne, and Kris Strickling of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Jamie (Don) Banowetz, Austin (Kirsten) Fanning, Reese Fanning, Nick Fanning, Taylar Fanning, Dorian Fanning, Brady Fanning, and Sydney Fanning; great-grandchildren, Reagan, & DJ Banowetz, Lincoln, Harlow, & Emerson Fanning; and brothers, Burt, Bill, Bobby, Shelton, Elmoe, and Verbon.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Fanning family may be shared at www.HockemeyerMillerFH.com
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Barbara's honor may be directed to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana.