Barbara Peavy, age 80, entered her heavenly home on October 30, 2026. Born on October 23, 1946, she lived a life marked by faith, dedication, and love for those around her. For 48 years, she shared a loving and devoted marriage with her husband, Johnny Peavy, whose partnership and companionship were among life's greatest blessings.

For many years, she worked in the laboratory at Rush Foundation Hospital, serving with dedication, diligence, and care. Her Christian faith was a guiding force throughout her life and remained dear to her heart. She faithfully attended Fellowship Baptist Church in the Fellowship community, for many years and cherished her church family, remaining devoted until declining health no longer allowed her to attend.

Barbara will be lovingly remembered by her son, John Michael Peavy (Kelli); her daughter, Leisa Cunningham; her six grandchildren, Heather Lewis (Daniel), Alicia Estes (Kanyon), Breanna Hand (Tyler), Jacob Cunningham (Lauryn), Olivia Peavy, and Madeline Peavy; her brother, Steve Pouncey (Debbie); niece, Suzanne Hoover (Chris) Great Grandchildren include – Brett Lewis, Arley Estes, Jude Estes, and Oliver Hand along with numerous extended family members

She was preceded in death by her father, Relius Collins Pouncey, her mother, Gertrude Mary Pouncey, and her husband, John L. Peavy.

Family and friends are invited to gather in celebration of Barbara’s life at Fellowship Baptist Church, 4092 Co Rd. 24, Enterprise, on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 2:00 pm. A brief visitation will be held before the service beginning at 1:00 pm. Burial will follow in the Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Steve Pouncey will officiate, and pallbearers will be Jacob Cunningham, Tyler Hand, Taylor Hosch, Kanyon Estes, Daniel Lewis and Everett Harris.

An online guestbook may be viewed and signed at www.newtoncountyfuneralhome.com