74, passed away on March 18, 2014. Barbara was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on July 22, 1939 to Carl Dee Hollifield and Betty (Davis) Hollifield. She later moved to Indianapolis and was adopted by family members, Mae (Jones) and Lurton (Mac) McBean. Barbara was a graduate of Warren Central High School, Class of 1957. She married Gene Naue on June 30, 1973 and they resided in the Indianapolis area during their 40 year marriage. When last in the work force, she was an office manager for Wavetek Inc. in Beech Grove. Over the last 25 years Barbara spent her time as a homemaker. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
Barbara was known by those that loved her for her incredible strength and selflessness. She loved spending time with her grandkids and watching their sporting events. She was an avid reader and enjoyed biographies, dramas and political books. Barbara was an extremely talented seamstress and excelled at sewing, knitting and crocheting. She loved watching old musicals on TV and listening to Elvis and other music from the 50s.
Barbara is survived by her husband Gene, Children: Mark Owensby, Jeanine Owensby, Diana Owensby, Patricia Owensby, Mike Owensby and Liz (Brian) Grimes. Grandchildren: Jackie Cowgill, Jake Lepper, Mark Owensby, Emily Owensby, John Owensby, Rachel Owensby and Mitchell Owensby. Great Grandchildren: Isabella Price, Ava Cowgill and Larry Cowgill. She is also survived by her sister Rosalyn Hollifield, nephew Darryl Hollifield and step-children Shane Naue, Rhonda (Jim) Crisman and Jeff Naue.
Visitation will be Monday, March 24, 2014 from 4-7pm at Little and Sons Funeral Home Stop 11 Chapel. The visitation will be followed by a private family service at 7pm.
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