Eileen Stacy Anastasia Peppard Barnett

Eileen (Stacy) A. (Peppard) Barnett of Okemos, Michigan passed on March 13, 2011 at the age of 83 after a hard fought battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was the daughter of Augustine and Stella (Miller) Peppard. Stacy grew up Detroit, MI. and met her husband Dick of 54 years while attending Michigan State University. Stacy was preceded in death by her husband . Stacy and Dick owned The Barnett Insurance Agency together for over twenty years. After retiring, Stacy and Dick enjoyed taking weekend trips to Lake Michigan and walks with their dog Mariah. Surviving are her loving family: daughters, Lisa Battaglia, Annie (Randy) Stephens; son, Christopher (Judi Lester) Barnett , 8 grandchildren; Bradley (Amy) and Michael Barnett, Mark (Andi), Lauren, and Stephanie Battaglia, Nicole, Kristie, and Kareena Stephens. Services will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. at Saint Mary Catholic Church, 157 High Street. Williamston, MI. Visitation will be held at the church at 11 a.m. prior to the service. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Alzheimer's foundation. The family is being served by the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be sent at www.gorslineruncimanlansing.com

Published in Lansing State Journal on March 15, 2011

Arrangements under the direction of Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Williamston, MI.