Born February 8, 1940 in West Frankfort to Arthur and Lucille (Sminchak) Barnard, she married Clifford N. Lemons on February 25, 1958 in Pekin. He died January 21, 1994 in Pekin. She also was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Arthur Verl Barnard and Byford Barnard.
Surviving are two daughters, Veronica (John Stasz) Lemons of Creve Coeur and Valorie Look of Pekin; three grandchildren, Miles Arthur Taylor of Creve Coeur, Jennifer (Corey) Gardner and Brent Allen Look, both of Pekin; four great-grandchildren, Kyleigh Gardner, Lainey Gardner, Hunter Gardner and Parker Look and one sister, C-Etta Jungers of North Pekin.
Spending time with her family was important to her. In earlier years she loved gardening with Clifford and canning for the family. She loved watching TV and soap operas in particular. Rosie loved to dance and had also taught dancing for many years. She also enjoyed camping, painting ceramics and making quilts with her mother and sister.
She was of the Christian faith.
Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Visitation will be held one hour before the funeral. Burial will be at Lakeside Cemetery in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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