Barbara Ellen Coverdell, age 86, of Pueblo, Colorado passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024. She was the wife of Jerry Coverdell, whom she shared 67 beautiful years of marriage with. Barbara was born in Greeley, CO, to the union of Martin and Lola Skinner. She graduated from Hutchinson High School in Hutchinson, KS, and went on to attend one year at Otero Jr. College in La Junta, CO. Barbara worked as a receptionist and medical biller for multiple medical practices for approximately 25 years. Barbara was a long-time member of Lake Avenue Baptist Church. She enjoyed many things in life, some of which included singing, knitting, sewing, and most of all - her love of family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Coverdell. She is survived by her children, Lynn Graves, Carla Coverdell, Rhonda Rasmussen and grandchildren Jonathon (Sharon Rice) Graves, Mitchel (Holly) Rasmussen, Nathaniel Graves, Nicholas (Kathleen) Rasmussen, Danielle (Steven) Hand, 14 great-grandchildren, ages 1 to 19, and numerous other family and friends.
Visitation and celebration of life will be held Thursday, April 18, 2024, starting at 10 a.m. at Imperial Funeral Home, 5450 Highway 78 West, Pueblo, Colorado 81005. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity.